Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
9/3/2022
Total Run: 35,585
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers mostly steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder heifers mostly steady to 2.00 lower. Demand moderate for feeder cattle. Boxed beef prices moved lower this week after many weeks of holding steady. Thus live cattle prices pushed lower on moderate movement. Steer calves steady to 4.00 lower, most decline on heavier weights. Heifer calves sold 3.00-8.00 lower. Rains again moved across the state this week, helping to improve the drought situation in many areas. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher. Demand good for cows despite the continue heavy movement of cows to market.Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (55% Steers, 39% Heifers, 6% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (96% Cows, 4% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (69% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 29% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 41%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/22/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 35,585 32,490 26,638 Feeder Cattle: 30,127(84.7%) 27,677(85.2%) 24,403(91.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 4,793(13.5%) 4,128(12.7%) 1,828(6.9%) Replacement Cattle: 665(1.9%) 685(2.1%) 407(1.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 207 | 221 | 245 | $553 |
| 300-400 | 203 | 225 | 250 | $789 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 171 | 183 | 192 | $457 |
| 300-400 | 165 | 180 | 194 | $629 |
| 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 | $91 | $106 | $120 |