The OKC West Livestock Market Inc., El Reno, Okla., reported receipts of 3,372 head Aug. 24, compared to 3,053 head last week, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, feeder steers sold $1 to $2 higher. Feeder heifers were steady in a limited test. Demand was very good for feeder cattle. Feeder cattle continue to sell above the projected breakeven, but light supplies of feeder cattle continue to drive the demand. Steer calves were steady to $2 higher. Heifer calves were steady. Calf demand was good. Quality was mostly average. Feeder cattle in slightly thin to moderate flesh conditions. Weigh-ups were average to full. Slaughter cows were $1 to $3 lower. Slaughter bulls were $1 lower. Packer demand was moderate. Demand was very good for replacement cows and pairs. A total of 220 cows and bulls sold with 32% going to packers. The supply consisted of 81% over 600 pounds, 13% under 600 pounds, 6% cows and bulls. Heifers comprised 22% of feeder and calf supply.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, calves, 390 lbs., 159.00; 425 to 450 lbs., 144.00 to 149.00; 475 to 500 lbs., 125.00 to 132.00; 500 to 550 lbs., 128.00 to 131.00; 550 to 600 lbs., 119.00 to 127.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 112.00 to 120.50. Yearlings, few 600 to 700 lbs., 116.50 to 118.00; 700 to 750 lbs., 115.00 to 118.00; 750 to 800 lbs., 110.00 to 113.50; 800 to 875 lbs., 105.00 to 112.00. Medium and large frame 1 and 2, 600 to 675 lbs., 114.25 to 115.00; 725 lbs., 114.75; 800 to 825 lbs., 108.00 to 108.75. Medium and large frame 2, calves, 600 to 675 lbs., 106.00 to 113.00. Yearlings, 700 to 800 lbs., 109.00 to 115.00; 800 to 900 lbs., 102.00 to 106.00; 925 lbs., 101.00. Holsteins, Large frame 3, 500 to 600 lbs., 94.50 to 101.00; package 900 lbs., 80.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, calves, 385 lbs., 134.00; few 425 to 475 lbs., 118.00 to 127.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 108.00 to 114.00; few 625 to 700 lbs., 105.00 to 112.00. Yearlings, few 525 to 575 lbs., 114.00 to 115.50; 600 to 700 lbs., 106.00 to 116.00; 700 to 775 lbs., 103.00 to 106.00; 800 to 835 lbs., 95.00 to 101.00; 970 lbs., 93.50. Medium and large frame 1 and 2, 540 lbs., 110.50; 650 to 675 lbs., 109.25. Medium and large frame 2, calves, 450 to 500 lbs., 113.00 to 118.00; 550 to 600 lbs., 109.00 to 110.00. Yearlings, 650 to 675 lbs., 105.00 to 105.50; 700 to 725 lbs., 101.00 to 105.00.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 8 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1675 lbs., 53.50 to 55.00; high dressing, 54.00 to 56.50; low dressing, 47.00 to 51.50. Boners, 34 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1625 lbs., 52.50 to 54.50; high dressing, 54.00 to 57.00; low dressing, 48.00 to 49.00. Lean, 14 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1425 lbs., 52.50 to 55.00; low dressing, 44.50 to 48.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 and 2, 10 head, 1450 to 2150 lbs., 68.00; high dressing, 72.00 to 75.00; low dressing, 66.00 to 68.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1 and 2, 4 to 8 years old, 1000 to 1300 lbs., 2 to 6 months bred, average quality, 860.00 to 970.00; 9 to 10 years old, 1000 to 1100 lbs., 2 to 5 months bred, average quality, 700.00 to 770.00; 10 years old, 1200 to 1300 lbs., 7 months bred, high blacks 840.00 to 850.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 and 2, 5 years old, 1050 to 1250 lbs., with 200- to 400-lb. calves, average to high quality black, 1385.00 to 1460.00; 5 years old, 1000 to 1200 lbs., with 150- to 250-lb. calves, average quality black, 1250.00 to 1350.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1000 to 1275 lbs., with 150- to 250-lb. calves, average quality, 1085.00 to 1150.00.

Date: 8/25/05