Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Most Recent Report
3/18/2023
Total Run: 25,316
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Demand good for feeder cattle. Steer calves sold steady . Heifer calves sold steady to 1.00 higher. Rains fall in the western part of the state helps but still 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 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.00-3.00 higher. Demand very good for all classes of cows.Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (50% Steers, 47% Heifers, 3% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (80% Cows, 20% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (3% Stock Cows, 63% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 56%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/6/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 25,316 31,010 29,980 Feeder Cattle: 22,875(90.4%) 28,767(92.8%) 27,853(92.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,915(7.6%) 1,795(5.8%) 1,713(5.7%) Replacement Cattle: 526(2.1%) 448(1.4%) 414(1.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 279 | 301 | 319 | $752 |
| 300-400 | 243 | 266 | 307.5 | $932 |
| 400-500 | 225 | 254 | 280 | $1,144 |
| 500-600 | 195 | 237 | 262 | $1,302 |
| 600-700 | 189 | 212 | 231.5 | $1,375 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 232.5 | 239 | 237 | $598 |
| 300-400 | 200 | 223 | 240 | $781 |
| 400-500 | 181 | 213 | 235 | $958 |
| 500-600 | 173 | 200 | 213 | $1,098 |
| 600-700 | 152 | 188 | 205 | $1,220 |
| 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 | $96 | $116 | $131 |