Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
7/23/2022
Total Run: 39,353
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers steady to 4.00 lower. Demand moderate to good for feeder cattle. Corn prices continued to fall this past week moving break evens lower and improving the outlook of feeding cattle. Many cattle moving off of grass this week and it seems we are nearing the end of the summer feeder run. Steer calves under 500 lbs 10.00-15.00 lower; Heifer calves under 500 lbs 10.0020.00 lower. Steer and heifer calves over 500 lbs. 2.00-6.00 lower. Demand turn light to moderate for calves as summers heat reached record levels this past week and many areas of the state reaching upwards of 110 degrees. Some luck few saw some rain, however the whole state is in some stage of drought. This drought has also created a big movement of cows to market with another week of large cow runs. Slaughter cows sold 9.00-13.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 8.00 lower. Packer demand light to moderate.Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 40% Heifers, 4% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (95% Cows, 5% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (54% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 43% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 57%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 7/11/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 39,353 40,529 28,027 Feeder Cattle: 34,134(86.7%) 35,962(88.7%) 25,807(92.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 4,459(11.3%) 4,113(10.1%) 1,806(6.4%) Replacement Cattle: 760(1.9%) 454(1.1%) 414(1.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 195 | 205 | 232.5 | $512 |
| 300-400 | 185 | 209 | 236 | $731 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 177.5 | 180 | 182.5 | $449 |
| 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 | $83 | $90 | $96 |