Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
7/2/2022
Total Run: 34,242
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers mostly steady. Feeder heifers1.00-3.00 lower. Demand moderate to good for feeder cattle. Steer calves 3.00-5.00 higher. Heifer calves unevenly steady. Demand good for calves despite the continued hot dry weather. After a brief cool down with some beneficial rains to the northwest and Oklahoma Panhandle, Summer's heat has returned and is expected hot and dry for the month of July. Auction numbers increased going into the holiday week and most sales closing for the week. Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold steady. Packer demand moderate to good with best demand on heavier fleshed cows. This week's summary is minus Apache as they closed this week for the holiday.Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (53% Steers, 44% Heifers, 3% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle (93% Cows, 7% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (50% Bred Cows, 50% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 69%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 6/20/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 34,242 24,995 21,786 Feeder Cattle: 30,451(88.9%) 22,826(91.3%) 19,533(89.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 3,131(9.1%) 1,837(7.3%) 1,699(7.8%) Replacement Cattle: 660(1.9%) 332(1.3%) 554(2.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 207 | 214 | 220 | $536 |
| 300-400 | 188 | 221 | 232.5 | $775 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 172.5 | 183 | 187 | $458 |
| 300-400 | 162 | 192 | 210 | $672 |
| 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 | $97 | $107 | $116 |