Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/11/2023
Total Run: 31,010
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 2.00-4.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00-4.00 higher. Demand good for feeder cattle. Stocker cattle sold 5.00-7.00 higher with grass accounts continuing active this week. Steer calves sold 3.00-6.00 higher. Heifer calves sold steady to 1.00 higher. Rains continue fall in the eastern part of the state and is no longer in a drought while the west remains in an extreme drought. The lack of feeder cattle is starting to drive prices higher for this time of year. Slaughter cows continue to move higher as numbers become lighter. Slaughter cows 1.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00-3.00 higher. Demand very good for all classes of cows.Supply included: 93% Feeder Cattle (53% Steers, 45% Heifers, 3% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 75% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 21% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 57%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/27/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 31,010 28,906 36,338 Feeder Cattle: 28,767(92.8%) 26,816(92.8%) 34,284(94.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,795(5.8%) 1,763(6.1%) 1,542(4.2%) Replacement Cattle: 448(1.4%) 327(1.1%) 512(1.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 263 | 286 | 309 | $715 |
| 300-400 | 234 | 268 | 311 | $936 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 225 | 229 | 0.0000 | $572 |
| 300-400 | 205 | 228 | 255 | $799 |
| 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 | $104 | $114 | $125 |