Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/29/2022
Total Run: 28,895
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and steer calves 2.00-5.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Heifer calves 1.00-3.00 higher, instance of 10.00 higher on lighter weights. Demand very good this week for all classes. Rains across the state has definitely lightened the mood, though more rain is needed. Cash slaughter cattle prices improved once again and moved to the 150.00 mark in the South. Slaughter cows sold steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00 lower. Cow numbers slowly beginning to come down at area auctions.Supply included: 83% Feeder Cattle (49% Steers, 44% Heifers, 6% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 15% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (18% Stock Cows, 69% Bred Cows, 4% Bred Heifers, 7% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 42%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/17/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 28,895 31,994 29,528 Feeder Cattle: 23,924(82.8%) 25,894(80.9%) 25,713(87.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 4,467(15.5%) 5,380(16.8%) 2,894(9.8%) Replacement Cattle: 504(1.7%) 720(2.3%) 921(3.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 199 | 229 | 0.0000 | $573 |
| 300-400 | 177 | 205 | 232.5 | $718 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 172 | 175 | 0.0000 | $436 |
| 300-400 | 160 | 179 | 208 | $625 |
| 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 | $82 | $89 | $97 |