Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/4/2023
Total Run: 28,906
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeder heifers 3.00-6.00 higher. Demand good for feeder cattle. Stocker cattle sold 3.00-6.00 higher with grass accounts continuing active this week. Steer and heifer calves sold 2.00-6.00 higher. Carcass weights continue to decline some because of the continued winter storms in the north. Slaughter rates have become lighter as well as those cattle are not gaining at the highest of levels. On the other hand, cattle in the south have had good feeding conditions but just dealing with many days of high wind and dust. Rains continue to move thru the state with the bulk of the moisture in the East and South East. Slaughter cows continue to move higher as numbers become lighter. Slaughter cows 3.00-4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 3.00-5.00 higher. Demand very good for all classes of cows.Supply included: 93% Feeder Cattle (54% Steers, 43% Heifers, 4% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 6% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (18% Stock Cows, 60% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 20% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 56%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/20/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 28,906 32,143 33,559 Feeder Cattle: 26,816(92.8%) 30,007(93.4%) 31,799(94.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,763(6.1%) 1,753(5.5%) 1,374(4.1%) Replacement Cattle: 327(1.1%) 383(1.2%) 386(1.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 270 | 281 | 289 | $702 |
| 300-400 | 238 | 272 | 302.5 | $953 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 232.5 | 252 | 275 | $631 |
| 300-400 | 196 | 223 | 249 | $782 |
| 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 | $99 | $112 | $124 |