Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/27/2023
Total Run: 29,642
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 3.00-8.00 higher. Feeder heifers 2.00-5.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves sold 6.00-12.00 higher. Demand extremely good for all classes. Slaughter cattle moved higher this week, gaining 1.00 in the south and 4.00-5.00 on a dressed bases in the North. Cattle futures trading mostly in the green. Good rains across the Texas Panhandle and in Western Oklahoma this past week is definitely taming the drought conditions in those areas. Up to 8 inches fell in some areas. Some areas seeing green pastures that haven't seen this in some time. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.00-2.00 higher. Packer demand good. Demand also good for Bred cows and Pairs.Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (50% Steers, 46% Heifers, 4% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 52% Bred Cows, 4% Bred Heifers, 39% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 68%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/15/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 29,642 19,974 25,094 Feeder Cattle: 26,490(89.4%) 17,516(87.7%) 22,778(90.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,849(9.6%) 2,183(10.9%) 1,944(7.7%) Replacement Cattle: 303(1.0%) 275(1.4%) 372(1.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 317 | 344 | 360 | $861 |
| 300-400 | 289 | 308 | 331 | $1,079 |
| 400-500 | 252 | 290 | 307.5 | $1,304 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 251 | 293 | 315 | $733 |
| 300-400 | 211 | 255 | 295 | $892 |
| 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 | $93 | $120 | $140 |