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Tulsa cattle sales report
The Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla., reported receipts of 4,994 head Oct. 18, compared to 2,809 head last week, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves were $2 to $4 higher. Exceptions to to trend were lightweight steers that were $1 to $3 lower. Quality was fair to attractive. There was strong demand on all classes with good attendance of buyers. Calf trade really heating up with improving Wheat pasture conditions in the west. Cattle in fleshy to medium condition, with average weigh-ups. Receipts were comprised of 56% steers, heifers 40%, bulls 5%, with 18% of feeder cattle over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows were $1 lower. Slaughter bulls were steady to $1 lower. Packer demand was moderate with quality fair to average. A total of 504 cows and bulls sold with 45% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 345 lbs., 139.00 to 149.50 (144.32); 350 to 398 lbs., 130.00 to 144.00 (136.78); 400 to 448 lbs., 125.00 to 141.00 (131.42); 450 to 498 lbs., 120.00 to 135.00 (128.29); 500 to 548 lbs., 114.50 to 125.50 (121.12); 551 to 598 lbs., 112.00 to 118.50 (114.45); 600 to 648 lbs., 105.00 to 114.50 (110.53); 655 to 698 lbs., 103.50 to 111.75 (110.49); 8 head, 710 to 738 lbs., 106.50 to 109.00 (108.43). Medium and large frame 2, 6 head, 538 to 544 lbs., 110.00 to 113.50 (112.34); 5 head, 575 to 578 lbs., 104.00 to 106.00 (105.60). Small frame 4, 18 head, 509 to 530 lbs., 74.00 to 101.00 (75.56) Longhorn.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 417 to 440 lbs., 121.00 to 124.00 (122.13); 18 head, 505 to 548 lbs., 109.00 to 117.00 (114.43); 8 head, 550 to 588 lbs., 108.00 to 115.00 (112.08); 7 head, 655 to 695 lbs., 106.50 to 109.00 (107.56); 6 head, 700 lbs., 106.75. Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 650 to 685 lbs., 96.00 to 100.00 (98.15).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 14 255 to 295 lbs., 131.00 to 141.00 (135.05); 14 head, 312 to 335 lbs., 133.00 to 138.00 (136.09); 350 to 392 lbs., 117.00 to 131.00 (123.84); 400 to 445 lbs., 114.50 to 122.50 (120.23); 453 to 498 lbs., 109.00 to 120.00 (114.61); 500 to 548 lbs., 104.00 to 115.50 (109.04); 550 to 593 lbs., 100.00 to 110.50 (105.94); 18 head, 605 to 648 lbs., 99.00 to 104.50 (101.95); 8 head, 650 to 698 lbs., 98.50 to 105.00 (99.91); 8 head, 825 lbs., (90.00); 8 head, 965 lbs., 91.50; 7 head, 1060 to 1064 lbs., 80.00 to 85.00 (84.29). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 380 to 398 lbs., 103.00 to 116.00 (105.51); 8 head, 400 to 428 lbs., 109.00 to 112.00 (110.88); 10 head, 480 to 495 lbs., 103.00 to 106.50 (106.01); 5 head, 510 to 545 lbs., 94.00 to 103.00 (99.86).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 25 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1125 to 1650 lbs., 50.00 to 55.00; high dressing, 56.00 to 58.00; low dressing, 45.50 to 49.00. Boners, 59 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1575 lbs., 49.00 to 54.00; high dressing, 55.00 to 57.50; low dressing, 43.00 to 48.00. Lean, 72 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1525 lbs., 48.00 to 53.00; high dressing, 54.00 to 60.50; low dressing, 42.50 to 47.50. Light, 40 head, 85 to 90% lean, 700 to 975 lbs., 43.00 to 48.00; high dressing, 49.00 to 50.00; low dressing, 37.00 to 42.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 and 2, 26 head, 1025 to 2050 lbs., 63.00 to 68.00; high dressing, 69.00 to 70.00; low dressing, 57.00 to 62.00.
Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1, 3 to 4 years old, 1000 to 1250 lbs., 3 to 6 months bred, average quality, 820.00 to 825.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1025 to 1350 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 750.00 to 900.00.
Date: 10/21/04
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