Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
12/18/2021
Total Run: 45,864
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers mostly 2.00-7.00 lower. Demand moderate to good for feeder cattle. Steer calves steady to 2.00 higher. Heifer calves steady to 5.00 lower. Demand moderate for most calves, except light weight calves which sold to good demand. The month of December short as far as auction markets having sales, however the few weeks of sales were very large at most all locations. Much of the state in some stage of drought thus forcing producers to sell early. Wheat in far western Oklahoma is in very tough shape due to lack of water. Fortunately a good market has made it easy for producers to sell. Mid week brought unseasonably high temperatures along with strong southerly winds and this fueled fires in some parts of the state. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher, advance on Lean cows. Slaughter bulls steady. Packer demand moderate. Demand for bred cows continues good.Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 38% Heifers, 0% Cows, 5% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (93% Cows, 7% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 84% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 13% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 47%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 12/6/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 45,864 51,902 27,791 Feeder Cattle: 41,164(89.8%) 47,926(92.3%) 25,701(92.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 3,563(7.8%) 3,143(6.1%) 1,222(4.4%) Replacement Cattle: 1,137(2.5%) 833(1.6%) 868(3.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 227.5 | 232 | 232 | $581 |
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 171 | 201 | 206 | $502 |
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $79 | $85 | $93 |