McAlester cattle auction report

The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Okla., reported receipts of 3,400 head July 25, compared to 2,800 head last week, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, stocker cattle were $3 to $5 lower. Feeder steers were mostly steady over 700 pounds. Feeder heifers were steady to $2 lower. Good attendance of buyers and active on better offerings, moderate at best on balance. Quality was plain to average. Cattle were in thin to medium flesh. Receipts were comprised of 49% steers, 46% heifers, with 18% cattle over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows were $2 to $3 higher. Slaughter bulls were steady. Good attendance of buyers. Moderate interest in bred cows and pairs. A total of 510 cows and bulls sold with 44% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 16 head, 300 to 335 lbs., 148.50 to 153.00 (152.04); 8 head, 350 to 375 lbs., 137.50 to 144.00 (142.51); 405 to 445 lbs., 128.00 to 136.00 (131.30); 450 to 480 lbs., 117.00 to 126.00 (122.31); 509 to 538 lbs., 116.50 to 120.00 (117.70); 10 head, 500 to 542 lbs., 114.50 to 116.50 (115.16) calves; 550 to 598 lbs., 113.00 to 118.50 (114.79); 600 to 645 lbs., 110.00 to 114.25 (111.48); 650 to 698 lbs., 108.00 to 116.00 (113.45); 8 head, 705 to 718 lbs., 111.00 to 112.50 (111.44); 8 head, 750 to 772 lbs., 102.50 to 104.50 (103.74). Medium and large frame 2, 9 head, 315 to 345 lbs., 137.00 to 145.00 (142.90); 370 to 392 lbs., 126.00 to 135.00 (129.69); 14 head, 407 to 445 lbs., 120.00 to 126.00 (122.30); 450 to 495 lbs., 110.00 to 120.00 (115.16); 500 to 545 lbs., 108.50 to 116.50 (113.66); 550 to 590 lbs., 104.00 to 112.50 (109.26); 8 head, 605 to 635 lbs., 104.00 to 111.50 (107.98); 9 head, 650 to 665 lbs., 100.50 to 105.00 (101.82); 7 head, 710 to 745 lbs., 100.00 to 106.50 (104.95); 8 head, 775 to 797 lbs., 96.75 to 97.50 (97.04). Medium and large frame 3, 11 head, 350 to 399 lbs., 115.00 to 125.00 (118.63); 15 head, 400 to 435 lbs., 109.00 to 118.00 (114.07); 7 head, 465 to 498 lbs., 105.50 to 112.50 (108.17).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 14 head, 405 to 445 lbs., 114.00 to 121.00 (119.01); 17 head, 470 to 495 lbs., 112.50 to 120.00 (116.26); 10 head, 515 to 538 lbs., 110.00 to 114.50 (112.02); 11 head, 603 to 620 lbs., 103.75 to 106.50 (104.05).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 18 head, 301 to 331 lbs., 125.00 to 129.00 (127.30); 353 to 395 lbs., 115.00 to 124.00 (118.67); 402 to 447 lbs., 112.50 to 121.00 (116.83); 450 to 495 lbs., 110.00 to 118.50 (114.68); 500 to 548 lbs., 107.50 to 115.00 (109.55); 550 to 593 lbs., 103.00 to 110.50 (107.32); 605 to 648 lbs., 101.00 to 108.50 (103.62); 8 head, 650 to 676 lbs., 101.00 to 102.25 (101.76); 5 head, 709 lbs., 100.25; 5 head, 758 to 785 lbs., 98.50. Medium and large frame 2, 16 head, 305 to 349 lbs., 115.00 to 125.00 (119.26); 14 head, 350 to 398 lbs., 109.00 to 116.00 (113.69); 12 head, 410 to 445 lbs., 105.50 to 113.50 (109.97); 455 to 498 lbs., 101.00 to 110.00 (107.39); 17 head, 500 to 545 lbs., 100.50 to 108.50 (104.73); 19 head, 550 to 597 lbs., 100.50 to 103.50 (101.58); 7 head, 600 to 647 lbs., 94.00 to 98.50 (97.01); 5 head, 655 to 690 lbs., 92.00 to 96.50 (94.02); 5 head, 700 to 745 lbs., 92.00 to 95.25 (94.48).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 34 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1025 to 1500 lbs., 48.00 to 51.50; low dressing, 44.00 to 47.50. Boners, 105 head, 80 to 85% lean, 975 to 1400 lbs., 47.00 to 50.50; high dressing, 51.00 to 52.50; low dressing, 42.50 to 46.00. Lean, 67 head, 85 to 90% lean, 975 to 1300 lbs., 42.00 to 46.00; low dressing, 37.50 to 41.50. Light, 45 head, 85 to 92% lean, 825 to 950 lbs., 37.00 to 40.50; high dressing, 42.00 to 45.50; low dressing, 33.00 to 36.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 15 head, 1400 to 2140 lbs., 61.00; high dressing, 63.00 to 66.50; low dressing, 53.50 to 57.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1, 2 to 5 years old, 1050 to 1175 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, average quality 620.00 to 730.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1, 2 to 5 years old, 850 to 1250 lbs., with 185- to 375-lb. calves, average quality 735.00 to 810.00.

Date: 7/27/06

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