The Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla., reported receipts of 2,970 head Nov. 21, compared to 3,043 head last week and 1,014 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, steer calves were steady to $2 higher, heifer calves were steady. Lightweight calves were $3 to $5 higher. Demand was good. Quality was fair to attractive. Weigh-ups were mostly average with more weaned calves. Dry conditions are still of major concerns in much of the state. Receipts were comprised of 46% steers, 43% heifers, 12% bulls, with 17% of feeder cattle over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Bred cows continue to go back to the farm. A total of 675 cows and bulls sold with 32% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 310 to 345 lbs., 153.00 to 160.00 (156.61); 12 head, 355 to 395 lbs., 154.00 to 164.00 (159.89); 400 to 443 lbs., 142.00 to 157.00 (150.76); 453 to 498 lbs., 131.00 to 140.00 (134.21); 503 to 542 lbs., 124.50 to 134.00 (130.66) calves; 550 to 581 lbs., 119.50 to 126.00 (123.97) calves; 605 to 643 lbs., 110.50 to 117.50 (114.22) calves; 10 head, 655 to 668 lbs., 111.50 to 116.50 (112.48) calves. Medium and large frame 2, 19 head, 319 to 333 lbs., 145.00 to 148.00 (146.70); 16 head, 352 to 395 lbs., 137.00 to 148.00 (142.17); 18 head, 408 to 445 lbs., 126.00 to 139.00 (133.09); 11 head, 455 to 474 lbs., 129.00 to 134.00 (130.70); 15 head, 510 to 545 lbs., 110.00 to 122.50 (120.60) calves; 550 to 598 lbs., 109.50 to 121.00 (116.19) calves.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 463 to 495 lbs., 128.00 to 130.00 (128.55); 17 head, 515 to 535 lbs., 117.00 to 130.00 (126.81) calves; 16 head, 550 to 597 lbs., 115.50 to 120.00 (117.93) calves; 5 head, 610 to 628 lbs., 110.00 to 111.00 (110.60) calves; 16 head, 653 to 688 lbs., 105.50 to 110.50 (107.95) calves. Medium and large frame 2 14 head, 560 to 583 lbs., 102.50 to 112.50 (109.56) calves;.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 284 to 288 lbs., 146.00 to 153.00 (148.94); 6 head, 315 to 333 lbs., 143.00 to 147.00 (144.94); 12 head, 355 to 385 lbs., 123.00 to 131.00 (126.56); 400 to 448 lbs., 122.00 to 129.00 (124.66); 450 to 491 lbs., 114.00 to 119.50 (117.40); 500 to 549 lbs., 108.00 to 120.00 (112.37) calves; 557 to 595 lbs., 102.00 to 110.00 (107.17) calves; 604 to 647 lbs., 106.50 to 108.00 (107.47) calves. Medium and large frame 2, 12 head, 355 to 398 lbs., 110.00 to 121.00 (118.33); 20 head, 418 to 449 lbs., 106.00 to 121.00 (116.04); 16 head, 485 to 497 lbs., 110.00 to 115.50 (112.26); 9 head, 550 to 565 lbs., 98.00 to 106.50 (102.68) calves.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 17 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1025 to 1425 lbs., 46.00 to 49.50; high dressing, 50.00 to 51.50; low dressing, 42.00 to 45.00. Boners, 66 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1025 to 1400 lbs., 47.00 to 50.50; high dressing, 51.00 to 50.50; low dressing, 42.50 to 46.50. Lean, 53 head, 85 to 90% lean, 925 to 1300 lbs., 45.50 to 49.00; high dressing, 50.00 to 52.00; low dressing, 41.00 to 44.50. Light, 48 head, 85 to 90% lean, 725 to 975 lbs., 36.00 to 39.50; high dressing, 40.00 to 46.00; low dressing, 31.50 to 35.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 and 2, 27 head, 1350 to 2000 lbs., 57.00 to 60.50; high dressing, 61.00 to 65.00; low dressing, 52.50 to 56.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1, heifers, 875 to 900 lbs., 4 to 5 months bred, high quality blacks, 1035.00 to 1085.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1050 to 1200 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality, 875.00 to 975.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1, 7 to 9 years old, 1300 lbs., with 100-lb. calves, high quality blacks, 1200.00.