The Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla., reported receipts of 1,952 head May 23, compared to 2,695 head last week and 2,347 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, lightweight steers were $3 to $5 lower, with feeder steers $2 to $3 lower. Heifers were $1 to $2 lower. Quality was fair with a few fleshy calves and feeders. Demand was good with good attendance of buyers. Weigh-ups were mostly average. Receipts were comprised of 55% steers, 34% heifers, 10% bulls, with 16% of feeder cattle over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady, with demand very good. A total of 370 cows and bulls sold with 40% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 230 to 248 lbs., 172.00 to 181.00 (178.09); 14 head, 260 to 289 lbs., 165.00 to 172.00 (168.14); 300 to 348 lbs., 154.00 to 167.00 (160.82); 353 to 399 lbs., 145.00 to 155.00 (149.66); 400 to 445 lbs., 140.00 to 152.00 (147.58); 18 head, 414 lbs., 154.50 fancy; 450 to 495 lbs., 135.00 to 147.00 (141.03); 500 to 542 lbs., 130.00 to 143.50 (138.16); 550 to 595 lbs., 125.00 to 137.00 (128.60); 600 to 630 lbs., 120.00 to 125.00 (123.52); 17 head, 670 to 688 lbs., 115.00 to 120.00 (116.53); 5 head, 700 to 710 lbs., 116.00 to 117.00 (116.80); 8 head, 793 lbs., 105.00. Medium and large frame 2, 12 head, 453 to 495 lbs., 125.00 to 133.00 (129.40); 518 to 545 lbs., 124.00 to 130.00 (126.00); 5 head, 831 lbs., 102.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 463 to 498 lbs., 125.00; 16 head, 508 to 548 lbs., 120.00 to 127.00 (123.47); 17 head, 574 to 595 lbs., 115.00 to 123.50 (122.32); 11 head, 600 to 643 lbs., 115.00 to 123.00 (119.48); 8 head, 673 to 690 lbs., 110.00 to 115.00 (113.74). Medium and large frame 2, 7 head, 560 to 593 lbs., 110.00 to 120.00 (116.81).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 223 lbs., 172.00; 14 head, 283 to 293 lbs., 153.00 to 163.00 (159.66); 17 head, 307 to 335 lbs., 153.00 to 163.00 (159.20); 19 head, 351 to 398 lbs., 134.00 to 145.00 (139.96); 405 to 442 lbs., 128.00 to 137.50 (132.80); 450 to 495 lbs., 120.00 to 131.00 (126.78); 500 to 547 lbs., 120.00 to 132.00 (126.03); 555 to 598 lbs., 110.00 to 120.00 (117.38); 15 head, 610 to 645 lbs., 110.00 to 114.00 (112.23); 11 head, 654 to 688 lbs., 105.00 to 110.00 (107.61). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 480 to 493 lbs., 115.00 to 119.00 (117.42); 7 head, 500 to 548 lbs., 115.00 to 119.00 (115.84); 8 head, 560 to 589 lbs., 110.00 to 116.00 (115.28).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 19 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1225 to 1750 lbs., 60.00 to 63.50; high dressing, 64.00 to 70.50; low dressing, 55.50 to 59.00. Boners, 45 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1100 to 1600 lbs., 61.00 to 64.50; high dressing, 65.00 to 67.00; low dressing, 56.50 to 60.00. Lean, 42 head, 85 to 90% lean, 950 to 1500 lbs., 59.00 to 62.50; high dressing, 63.00 to 65.50; low dressing, 54.50 to 58.00. Light, 20 head, 85 to 90% lean, 775 to 975 lbs., 51.50 to 55.00; high dressing, 56.00 to 64.00; low dressing, 46.50 to 50.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 and 2, 17 head, 1200 to 2200 lbs., 70.00 to 73.50; high dressing, 74.00 to 80.00; low dressing, 65.50 to 69.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1, 5 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1200 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality blacks, 885.00 to 985.00; 8 to 10 years old, 1100 to 1250 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality, 775.00 to 950.00.

Date: 5/25/05

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