Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
11/19/2022
Total Run: 36,547
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and steer calves steady. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 lower. Heifer calves steady to 4.00 lower. Demand moderate to good. Unseasonably cool temps, rain and snow moved across the state this week, however not enough to hurt movement of cattle. Numbers continue to move thru area auctions as winter feed supplies remain a concern. Slaughter cattle prices improved late in the week as future prices moved higher and numbers of finished cattle remain tight. Slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady. Packer demand moderate to good as cow numbers begin to decline some.Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 40% Heifers, 4% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (8% Stock Cows, 75% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 16% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 44%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 11/7/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 36,547 40,934 43,615 Feeder Cattle: 32,802(89.8%) 36,876(90.1%) 39,230(89.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 3,106(8.5%) 3,656(8.9%) 3,412(7.8%) Replacement Cattle: 639(1.7%) 402(1.0%) 973(2.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 230 | 238 | 251 | $594 |
| 300-400 | 192 | 222 | 234 | $776 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 174 | 189 | 200 | $472 |
| 300-400 | 159 | 184 | 215 | $645 |
| 400-500 | 152 | 172 | 199 | $773 |
| 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 | $84 | $91 | $100 |