The Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla., reported receipts of 2,743 head Feb. 21, compared to 1,253 head last week and 2,667 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, light weight steers $2 to $3 lower, with feeder steers $2 higher. Light weight heifers were $2 higher, with feeder heifers $2 lower. Quality was fair to attractive. Weigh to ups were average. Good attendance of buyers with demand and active on all classes. Favorable weather conditions have increased cattle offerings considerably. Receipts were comprised of 50% steers, 44% heifers, 6% bulls, with 24% of feeder cattle over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to $1 lower. Bred cows continue to go back to the country. A total of 472 cows and bulls sold with 35% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 335 to 344 lbs., 142.00 to 146.00 (144.75); 350 to 398 lbs., 130.00 to 145.00 (138.14); 400 to 449 lbs., 125.00 to 137.00 (130.02); 455 to 495 lbs., 119.00 to 131.00 (126.96); 505 to 541 lbs., 118.00 to 128.00 (123.49); 550 to 593 lbs., 114.00 to 124.00 (119.43); 7 head, 551 lbs., 129.50 fancy; 605 to 645 lbs., 105.50 to 114.50 (111.43); 653 to 685 lbs., 103.50 to 108.00 (105.65); 17 head, 700 to 748 lbs., 100.00 to 102.00 (100.85. Medium and large frame 2, 10 head, 400 to 440 lbs., 115.00 to 123.00 (121.46); 5 head, 453 to 493 lbs., 109.00 to 125.00 (121.74); 6 head, 512 to 518 lbs., 111.00 to 114.00 (112.51); 12 head, 554 to 578 lbs., 110.00 to 114.00 (111.96). Small and Medium frame 1, 5 head, 475 lbs., 112.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head. 425 to 438 lbs., 120.00; 7 head, 465 to 480 lbs., 120.00 to 125.00 (122.23); 6 head, 503 to 545 lbs., 111.00 to 119.00 (114.58); 5 head, 613 to 640 lbs., 104.00 to 104.50 (104.31); 5 head, 670 to 675 lbs., 92.50 to 97.50 (95.29).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 260 to 280 lbs., 136.00 to 145.00 (142.45); 18 head, 308 to 345 lbs., 128.00 to 137.00 (132.89); 351 to 397 lbs., 120.00 to 132.50 (124.83); 400 to 445 lbs., 116.00 to 126.00 (119.34); 450 to 495 lbs., 111.00 to 118.00 (114.68); 503 to 548 lbs., 108.00 to 115.00 (112.39); 550 to 593 lbs., 105.00 to 113.50 (109.38); 600 to 637 lbs., 96.75 to 105.00 (102.32); 15 head, 662 to 691 lbs., 94.00 to 99.00 (95.38); 5 head, 658 lbs., 95.00 fleshy; 5 head, 710 to 718 lbs., 90.00 to 91.00 (90.80); 9 head, 838 lbs., 88.25. Medium and large frame 2, 6 head, 565 to 585 lbs., 100.00; 5 head, 615 to 620 lbs., 84.00 to 93.50 (89.68).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 20 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1725 lbs., 52.50 to 56.00; high dressing, 56.50 to 57.00; 48.50 to 52.00. Boners, 60 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1600 lbs., 54.00 to 57.50; high dressing, 58.00 to 60.50; low dressing, 49.50 to 53.00. Lean, 30 head, 85 to 90% lean, 975 to 1575 lbs., 53.00 to 56.50; high dressing, 57.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 49.00 to 52.50. Light, 23 head, 85 to 90% lean, 775 to 1000 lbs., 47.00 to 50.00; high dressing, 51.00 to 55.00; low dressing, 43.00 to 46.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 and 2, 33 head, 1350 to 2125 lbs., 64.50 to 68.00; high dressing, 69.00 to 71.50; low dressing, 60.00 to 63.50.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1, 3 to 5 years old, 1000 to 1300 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality 885.00 to 925.00; 6 to 7 years old, 1050 to 1350 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, average quality 835.00 to 1010.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1, 6 years old, 1050 to 1200 lbs., with 125- to 200-lb. calves, average blacks 1050.00 to 1285.00.

Date: 2/23/05

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