OKC West cattle sales

The OKC West Livestock Market Inc., El Reno, Okla., reported receipts of 7,861 head May 25, compared to 4,019 head last week, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week at OKC West, feeder steers and heifers were $2 to $5 higher, while calves were mostly steady. Quality was mostly plain to average. Demand was good as Wheat is starting to be harvested in the trading region. Feeder cattle and calves in medium to moderate flesh conditions. Weigh-ups were mostly average. Slaughter cows were mostly $2 to $4 lower and slaughter bulls were mostly steady to $2 lower. A total of 491 cows and bulls sold with 37% going to packers. The supply consisted of 90% over 600 pounds, 10% under 600 pounds. Heifers comprised 38% of the feeder and calf supply.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 315 to 365 lbs., 160.00 to 165.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 136.00 to 145.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 119.00 to 128.00; 600 to 700 lb. calves 111.75 to 115.00, yearlings 114.00 to 123.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 105.50 to 113.50; 800 to 850 lbs., 100.00 to 106.25; 850 to 900 lbs., 96.90 to 103.00; 900 to 1000 lbs., 89.00 to 95.00; package 1031 lbs., 88.25. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 500 to 600 lbs., 115.00 to 127.00; 600 to 700 lb. calves 111.50 to 113.25; 650 to 700 lb. yearlings 112.00 to 114.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 99.50 to 109.00; 800 to 850 lbs., 96.00 to 101.75; 870 to 900 lbs., 92.50 to 97.00; 925 to 940 lbs., 89.25 to 93.60. Medium and large frame 2, 425 to 450 lbs., 128.00 to 132.00; 540 to 600 lbs., 110.00 to 120.00; 645 to 700 lb. calves 108.00 to 110.00, yearlings 112.00 to 112.25; 700 to 800 lbs., 98.00 to 104.00; 810 to 820 lbs., 97.00 to 102.00; package 908 lbs., 90.50. Medium and large frame 3, lot 659 lbs., 101.50. Large frame 2, package 774 lbs., 93.00. Small and medium frame 1 to 2, 650 to 665 lbs., 110.00 to 111.50. Small and medium frame 4, package 526 lb. Longhorns 88.00; package 748 lb. Corriente 81.00.

Holstein steers: Large frame 3, 640 to 680 lbs., 84.50 to 88.50; 750 to 820 lbs., 77.00 to 81.50.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 500 to 600 lbs., 111.00 to 119.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 105.00 to 114.75; 700 to 735 lbs., 98.75 to 108.25; 760 to 800 lbs., 92.50 to 99.75; 800 to 860 lbs., 91.50 to 93.50; 925 to 930 lbs., 85.50 to 89.00; load 1043 lbs., 86.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 325 to 345 lbs., 122.50 to 126.00; package 422 lbs., 117.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 108.00 to 114.00; 600 to 655 lbs., 101.00 to 111.25; 715 to 800 lbs., 92.00 to 103.50, load 707 lbs., thin 105.00; 830 to 875 lbs., 89.50 to 92.75. Medium and large frame 2, 435 to 500 lbs., 106.00 to 116.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 106.50 to 115.00, package 516 lbs., Mexicans 110.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 95.00 to 104.00, package 639 lb. Mexicans 103.00; 735 to 800 lbs., 89.00 to 94.00. Medium and large frame 3, 600 to 700 lbs., 89.00 to 96.00. Large frame 1, couple packages 701 to 775 lbs., 94.50 to 95.50.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 400 to 430 lbs., 140.00 to 145.00.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 8 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1580 lbs., 44.50 to 46.00; low dressing, 41.00 to 44.00. Boners, 29 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1085 to 1450 lbs., 43.00 to 46.00; high dressing, 44.50 to 48.00; low dressing, 40.00 to 42.50. Lean, 78 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1280 lbs., 41.00 to 45.00; high dressing, 43.50 to 45.00; low dressing, 37.00 to 41.00. Lights, 35 head, 80 to 90% lean, 820 to 1020 lbs., 41.00 to 43.00; low dressing, 35.00 to 38.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 17 head, 1430 to 1950 lbs., 56.50 to 60.00; high dressing, 62.50 to 67.00; low dressing, 53.50 to 54.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 2 years old, 950 to 1000 lbs., 2 to 3 months bred, high quality, 800.00 to 900.00; 1 to 2 years old, 900 to 1000 lbs., 2 to 4 months bred, average quality, 760.00 to 800.00; 5 to 8 years old, 1000 to 1150 lbs., 2 to 5 months bred, average quality, 630.00 to 690.00; 5 to 8 years old, 1200 to 1300 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, average quality, 760.00 to 900.00; 9 to 10 years old, 1000 to 1200 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality, 540.00 to 585.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 6 years old, 1100 to 1250 lbs., with 100- to 350-lb. calves, high quality, 1325.00 to 1440.00; 6 to 8 year old, 950 to 1250 lbs., with 150- to 400-lb. calves, average quality, 840.00 to 1025.00.

Date: 5/25/06

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