The McAlester Union Stockyards, McAlester, Okla., reported receipts of 900 head March 22, compared to 1,600 head last week, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, No. 1 stocker and feeder cattle were mostly steady. Heavy rains across southern sections limited numbers on sale. Good attendance of buyers and active on upper tier cattle, moderate on balance. Quality was plain to average. Cattle were in mostly medium flesh. Receipts were comprised of 49% steers, 39% heifers with 19% feeder cattle over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady, with instances of $1 to $2 higher. Good attendance of buyers with a total of 150 cows and bulls sold with 40% going to packers. Good demand, but limited numbers on replacement cows.

Feeder steer: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 303 to 340 lbs., 149.50 to 153.50 (151.32); 7 head, 350 to 365 lbs., 146.00 to 152.00 (148.27); 13 head, 408 to 443 lbs., 136.00 to 146.00 (138.55); 10 head, 450 to 465 lbs., 133.50 to 138.00 (137.20); 15 head, 515 to 540 lbs., 130.00 to 135.50 (135.06); 7 head, 550 to 595 lbs., 125.50 to 127.75 (126.83); 13 head, 613 to 621 lbs., 120.50 to 126.50 (121.41); 10 head, 667 lbs., 118.25; 7 head, 721 lbs., 110.00. Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 315 to 330 lbs., 143.00 to 146.00 (144.21); 7 head, 365 to 385 lbs., 136.00 to 141.00 (140.00); 8 head, 410 to 445 lbs., 125.00 to 135.50 (130.29); 9 head, 465 to 495 lbs., 124.00 to 127.00 (124.90); 5 head, 525 to 540 lbs., 121.00 to 126.50 (122.79); 5 head, 750 to 758 lbs., 95.50 to 96.00 (95.80). Medium and large frame 3, 5 head, 370 to 380 lbs., 127.00 to 132.00 (128.20).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 330 to 340 lbs., 135.50 to 136.25 (136.10); 6 head, 355 to 385 lbs., 141.50 to 145.00 (142.95); 8 head, 460 to 493 lbs., 130.00 to 137.00 (133.33); 8 head, 529 to 545 lbs., 123.50 to 131.00 (127.87); 5 head, 550 to 570 lbs., 121.50 to 129.50 (125.90).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 335 to 340 lbs., 132.00 to 136.50 (134.24); 6 head, 360 to 390 lbs., 126.00 to 131.50 (129.21); 12 head, 405 to 445 lbs., 122.00 to 127.00 (125.31); 11 head, 450 to 490 lbs., 123.00 to 126.50 (125.62); 16 head, 500 to 549 lbs., 111.50 to 119.50 (115.17); 7 head, 550 to 580 lbs., 112.00 to 114.75 (113.44); 9 head, 610 to 640 lbs., 110.50 to 113.25 (112.48); 6 head, 670 to 680 lbs., 105.00 to 108.25 (106.84). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 320 to 345 lbs., 126.50 to 133.00 (128.19); 8 head, 355 to 395 lbs., 113.00 to 122.00 (117.84); 8 head, 400 to 448 lbs., 116.00 to 123.00 (119.79); 8 head, 455 to 495 lbs., 109.00 to 116.00 (113.17).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 5 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1250 to 1400 lbs., 54.00 to 55.50; high dressing, 58.00 to 59.50. Boners, 22 head, 80 to 85% lean, 975 to 1575 lbs., 54.00 to 57.50; high dressing, 58.00 to 59.00; low dressing, 53.00 to 53.50. Lean, 10 head, 85 to 90% lean, 950 to 1150 lbs., 52.00 to 55.50; high dressing, 56.00 to 57.50 low dressing, 48.50 to 51.50. Light, 15 head, 80 to 90% lean, 650 to 950 lbs., 49.50 to 51.50; high dressing, 51.50 to 55.00; low dressing, 44.00 to 47.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 and 2, 10 head, 1500 to 2040 lbs., 68.50 to 72.00; high dressing, 72.50 to 76.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1, 4 to 6 years old, 1075 to 1250 lbs., 3 to 7 months bred, average quality 900.00 to 930.00.

Date: 3/24/05