Tulsa stockyards auction report

The Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla., reported receipts of 3,400 head Sept. 18, compared to 5,506 head last week and 4,461 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves were steady to $1 lower. Feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady. Demand was very good with good attendance of buyers. Cattle in thin to medium condition with a few fleshy calves. Weigh-ups were average. Quality was average to good. Receipts were comprised of 37% steers, 49% heifers, 14% bulls, with 10% of feeder cattle over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows were $2 to $3 higher. Slaughter bulls were $2 higher. Demand was good on fleshier cows. A total of 485 cows and bulls sold with 52% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 260 to 295 lbs., 163.00 to 182.00 (173.61); 15 head, 300 to 340 lbs., 145.50 to 165.00 (148.75); 352 to 380 lbs., 143.00 to 159.00 (150.94); 400 to 448 lbs., 133.00 to 144.00 (138.89); 455 to 495 lbs., 125.00 to 137.00 (129.66); 504 to 548 lbs., 118.00 to 129.00 (123.08); 550 to 588 lbs., 115.00 to 125.50 (119.99); 14 head, 655 to 687 lbs., 112.50 to 116.50 (113.99); 6 head, 786 lbs., 111.75. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 17 head, 499 lbs., 115.00. Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 294 lbs., 140.00; 9 head, 333 to 348 lbs., 136.00 to 142.00 (139.53); 9 head, 350 to 385 lbs., 136.00 to 140.00 (138.30); 410 to 446 lbs., 128.00 to 131.00 (129.28); 453 to 495 lbs., 116.00 to 124.00 (120.53); 12 head, 525 to 542 lbs., 115.00 to 119.50 (117.73).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 13 head, 425 to 448 lbs., 127.50 to 133.50 (130.05); 450 to 490 lbs., 122.00 to 129.00 (124.17); 502 to 536 lbs., 113.00 to 122.00 (118.99); 552 to 595 lbs., 110.00 to 119.50 (115.54).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 240 to 249 lbs., 145.00 to 160.00 (157.09); 8 head, 270 to 296 lbs., 134.00 to 146.00 (139.59); 12 head, 320 to 340 lbs., 130.00 to 140.50 (131.33); 352 to 394 lbs., 124.00 to 132.50 (127.70); 405 to 448 lbs., 120.00 to 131.00 (124.54); 454 to 490 lbs., 116.00 to 124.00 (118.94); 500 to 540 lbs., 109.00 to 118.00 (111.53); 550 to 590 lbs., 108.00 to 115.00 (110.45); 20 head, 600 to 637 lbs., 105.00 to 110.50 (106.90); 13 head, 660 to 685 lbs., 103.50 to 109.00 (106.76); 7 head, 710 to 715 lbs., 104.00 to 107.00 (106.50). Medium and large frame 2, 8 head, 360 to 375 lbs., 117.00 to 120.00 (118.47); 444 to 449 lbs., 117.00; 450 to 495 lbs., 105.00 to 116.00 (112.22); 12 head, 555 to 589 lbs., 105.00 to 107.25 (106.92); 12 head, 605 to 643 lbs., 101.00 to 106.00 (105.37).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 52 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1050 to 1700 lbs., 50.00 to 53.50; high dressing, 54.00 to 56.25; low dressing, 45.00 to 49.00. Boners, 63 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1450 lbs., 49.00 to 52.50; high dressing, 53.00 to 54.00; low dressing, 45.00 to 48.50. Lean, 56 head, 85 to 90% lean, 950 to 1200 lbs., 47.00 to 50.00;o high dressing, 51.00; low dressing, 42.50 to 46.00. Light, 58 head, 85 to 90% lean, 700 to 995 lbs., 40.00 to 43.50; high dressing, 44.00 to 46.00; low dressing, 35.50 to 39.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 23 head, 1325 to 2225 lbs., 57.00 to 60.50; high dressing, 61.00 to 63.00; low dressing, 52.50 to 56.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1, 5 to 6 years old, 1125 to 1200 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality 735.00 to 825.00.

Date: 9/21/06

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