Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/16/2021
Total Run: 27,591
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 1.00-5.00 higher. Demand moderate to good. Steer calves 1.00-5.00 higher. Heifer calves sold steady to 5.00 lower. Demand moderate for calves with most action on longer weaned calves. Cattle futures traded higher, however once again we continue in the stagnant steady trade when it comes to the negotiated cash cattle trade. Boxed beef prices finally found a bottom and seemed to turn around this week. Several different rain systems moved across the state this past week and temperatures finally in the more normal fall temperatures. This improved demand for calves. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 lower, decline on Lean cows. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00 lower. The fall cull season is upon us with several low dressing lean fleshed cows in the mix. Numbers of cows coming to market once again big at reported auctions.Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (51% Steers, 42% Heifers, 6% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (95% Cows, 5% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (90% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 9% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 52%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/4/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 27,591 28,987 30,003 Feeder Cattle: 23,463(85.0%) 25,729(88.8%) 26,005(86.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 3,329(12.1%) 2,694(9.3%) 2,399(8.0%) Replacement Cattle: 799(2.9%) 564(1.9%) 1,599(5.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 215 | 215 | 0.0000 | $538 |
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 167.5 | 168 | 0.0000 | $419 |
| 300-400 | 130 | 149 | 163 | $522 |
| 400-500 | 115 | 143 | 158 | $643 |
| 500-600 | 112 | 137 | 154 | $754 |
| 600-700 | 118 | 144 | 158 | $933 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
*Approx is the middle weight of the weight group multiplied by the mid point of the high and low for the group. It's meant as a quick method to see what cattle of that weight class are bringing per head.
Cows & Bulls
| Type | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Bulls | $75 | $81 | $88 |