Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/21/2023
Total Run: 43,428
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 2.00 lower, 5.00 lower on those over 800 lbs. Feeder heifers 1.00-4.00 lower. Demand turning moderate for feeder cattle as winter weather to the north slowed movement. Also heavy runs the last few weeks is filling feedyards up quickly, leaving one to think pens space could be limited. Cattle futures sold in the red most of the week and slaughter cattle trade moved another 1.00 lower. Weather systems continue to move thru but most of the moisture is in the east. Much of the state remains in an extreme drought and not much relief in site. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady.Supply included: 92% Feeder Cattle (50% Steers, 46% Heifers, 5% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (10% Stock Cows, 72% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 16% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 47%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/9/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 43,428 58,292 38,458 Feeder Cattle: 40,125(92.4%) 53,353(91.5%) 36,298(94.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,770(6.4%) 4,082(7.0%) 1,597(4.2%) Replacement Cattle: 533(1.2%) 857(1.5%) 563(1.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 269 | 269 | 0.0000 | $673 |
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 203 | 210 | 225 | $526 |
| 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 | $90 | $96 | $106 |