McAlester Union Livestock Auction
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Archived Report
8/18/2020
Total Run: 1,500
Market Notes
Compared to last week; Steer calves under 400 lbs. 6.00 lower, over 400 lbs. 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Heifer calves under 400 lbs. 2.00 to 5.00 lower, over 400 lbs. 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Demand was good. Quality was attractive early in the sale, dropping to average and plain. Slaughter cows breakers and boners 1.00 to 2.00 lower, leans 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 5.00 lower. A total of 200 cows and bulls sold with 68 percent going to packers.
Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (31% Steers, 44% Heifers, 24% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (50% Bred Cows, 50% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 19%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/11/2020 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,500 1,940 1,270 Feeder Cattle: 1,300(86.7%) 1,740(89.7%) 1,150(90.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 156(10.4%) 156(8.0%) 104(8.2%) Replacement Cattle: 44(2.9%) 44(2.3%) 16(1.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
157 |
170 |
180 |
$594
|
| 400-500 |
158 |
168 |
181 |
$757
|
| 500-600 |
142 |
152 |
160 |
$838
|
| 600-700 |
130 |
140 |
150 |
$911
|
| 700-800 |
125 |
131 |
137 |
$982
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
142 |
150 |
156 |
$524
|
| 400-500 |
136 |
143 |
153 |
$643
|
| 500-600 |
129 |
140 |
147 |
$769
|
| 600-700 |
125 |
135 |
142 |
$880
|
| 700-800 |
115 |
122 |
129 |
$915
|
*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 |
$72 |
$80 |
$87 |
Total Run
