Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/2/2022
Total Run: 27,030
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 3.00-5.00 higher with moderate to good demand. Stocker cattle and calves sold 6.0010.00 higher with very good demand, especially for the lighter weights. Rain and warmer temperatures across the trade area has improved demand for grass cattle. Slaughter cattle prices remained mostly steady in the South as beef prices improved on fairly limited movement. Slaughter cows sold steady to 3.00 lower, least decline on Breaker cows. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower. Demand moderate for cows and bulls.Supply included: 91% Feeder Cattle (53% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 45% Heifers, 3% Bulls); 7% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 57% Bred Cows, 4% Bred Heifers, 37% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 61%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/21/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 27,030 23,055 28,742 Feeder Cattle: 24,581(90.9%) 21,116(91.6%) 26,325(91.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,954(7.2%) 1,625(7.0%) 1,691(5.9%) Replacement Cattle: 495(1.8%) 314(1.4%) 726(2.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 214 | 235 | 260 | $589 |
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 193 | 198 | 200 | $496 |
| 300-400 | 173 | 189 | 218 | $660 |
| 400-500 | 162 | 184 | 202.5 | $830 |
| 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 | $ | $ | $ |