The Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla., reported receipts of 2,345 head Aug. 22, compared to 2,641 head last week and 2,606 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, light weight steers sold $3 to $5 higher, with feeder steers steady to $3 higher. Lightweight heifers were $3 to $5 higher, with feeder heifers $2 to $4 higher. Quality was fair to attractive with weigh-ups mostly average. There was a good attendance of buyers with active demand. General rains across much of the state have improved grazing conditions. Receipts were comprised of 46% steers, 41% heifers, 13% bulls, with 21% feeder cattle over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows and bulls sold $2 higher. A total of 290 cows and bulls sold with 30% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 9 head, 305 to 335 lbs., 155.00 to 164.00 (161.20); 350 to 397 lbs., 134.50 to 145.50 (139.43); 400 to 445 lbs., 124.00 to 139.00 (131.90); 450 to 499 lbs., 122.00 to 130.00 (125.01); 500 to 548 lbs., 115.00 to 124.00 (119.74) calves; 555 to 597 lbs., 114.00 to 122.00 (117.79); 18 head, 550 to 575 lbs., 110.00 to 117.00 (114.84) calves; 603 to 647 lbs., 109.50 to 116.50 (114.60); 653 to 699 lbs., 109.50 to 115.00 (112.25); 5 head, 705 to 718 lbs., 108.00 to 111.00 (109.40); 6 head, 760 to 765 lbs., 106.50 to 118.00 (114.15). Medium and large frame 2, 10 head, 502 to 548 lbs., 99.00 to 114.00 (109.67); 13 head, 600 to 625 lbs., 109.00 to 112.50 (109.26); 9 head, 753 to 766 lbs., 103.00 to 107.00 (105.21). Small frame 4, 5 head, 294 to 295 lbs., 113.00 to 129.00 (125.79) Longhorn.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 525 to 548 lbs., 113.00 to 119.50 (116.70); 508 to 533 lbs., 112.00 to 120.50 (117.48) calves; 10 head, 555 to 596 lbs., 108.50 to 115.00 (111.22); 18 head, 568 to 590 lbs., 108.50 to 114.50 (109.86) calves; 7 head, 643 lbs., 106.50. Medium and large frame 2, 7 head, 505 to 545 lbs., 108.00 to 116.00 (110.91); 5 head, 550 to 590 lbs., 105.00 to 110.50 (106.37); 7 head, 615 to 637 lbs., 100.00 to 108.50 (105.09).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 278 to 295 lbs., 137.00 to 138.00 (137.41); 14 head, 300 to 348 lbs., 131.00 to 143.00 (136.38); 350 to 395 lbs., 124.00 to 136.50 (130.76); 400 to 445 lbs., 115.00 to 125.00 (117.70); 450 to 495 lbs., 113.00 to 120.00 (116.92); 9 head, 513 to 535 lbs., 110.00 to 116.50 (114.49); 500 to 548 lbs., 110.00 to 117.50 (114.78) calves; 550 to 590 lbs., 108.50 to 113.50 (111.74); 550 to 594 lbs., 105.00 to 114.00 (109.61) calves; 600 to 640 lbs., 105.00 to 111.50 (109.09); 12 head, 657 to 685 lbs., 103.00 to 107.75 (106.87); 711 to 745 lbs., 103.75 to 104.50 (104.39); 10 head, 769 lbs., 101.50. Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 375 to 390 lbs., 119.00 to 120.00 (119.80); 9 head, 462 to 495 lbs., 110.00 to 115.00 (110.89); 5 head, 513 to 545 lbs., 105.00 to 113.00 (107.63); 5 head, 658 to 660 lbs., 97.00 to 100.00 (99.40). Small frame 4, 6 head, 363 lbs., 110.00 Longhorn.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 10 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1600 lbs., 52.00 to 55.00; high dressing, 56.00 to 59.00; low dressing, 47.50 to 51.00. Boners, 15 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1075 to 1400 lbs., 55.00 to 58.50; high dressing, 59.00 to 62.50; low dressing, 50.50 to 54.00. Lean, 18 head, 85 to 90% lean, 975 to 1275 lbs., 53.00 to 56.50; high dressing, 57.00 to 59.00; low dressing, 48.50 to 52.00. Light, 20 head, 85 to 90% lean, 675 to 950 lbs., 44.00 to 47.50; high dressing, 48.00 to 52.00; low dressing, 39.50 to 43.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 and 2, 16 head, 1500 to 2200 lbs., 67.00 to 70.50; high dressing, 71.00 to 77.50; low dressing, 62.50 to 66.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1, 8 to 10 years old, 1000 to 1125 lbs., 3 to 5 months bred, average quality 700.00 to 810.00.

Date: 8/25/05