OKC West livestock sales

The OKC West livestock Market Inc., El Reno, Okla., reported receipts of 5,613 head April 25, compared to 5,384 head last week and 5,144 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, feeder steers were steady. Feeder heifers were steady to $2 lower. Demand was moderate to good for feeder cattle but once again several nice loads of feeding cattle available. Cattle futures sharply lower as corn prices rose sharply higher. Stocker steers and steer calves were steady to $3 higher. Stocker heifers and heifer calves were $1 to $3 lower. Demand was moderate to good for light weight cattle, best action on thin long weaned calves. Feeder cattle were in medium to fleshy conditions. Weigh-ups average to full, few gaunt. The supply consisted of 83% over 600 pounds, 11% under 600 pounds, 6% cows and bulls. The total supply included 30% heifers. Slaughter cows were steady. Slaughter bulls were $1 lower. Packer demand was moderate to good. Demand was moderate for bred cows and pairs. A total of 350 cows and bulls sold with 35% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 395 lbs., 139.00; 425 to 500 lbs., few lots 138.00; 500 to 550 lbs., 126.00 to 137.00; 550 to 600 lbs., mostly fleshy 118.00 to 121.00; 600 to 625 lb. calves 109.00 to 113.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 112.00 to 118.00; 700 to 750 lbs., 108.50 to 112.00; 750 to 800 lbs., 104.50 to 107.50; 800 to 850 lbs., 104.00 to 106.25; 850 to 900 lbs., 97.00 to 102.25; 900 to 975 lbs., 93.25 to 97.00; 1000 to 1025 lbs., 90.75 to 92.75. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 500 to 600 lbs., 118.00 to 125.00; 600 to 650 lbs., 110.00 to 116.00; 725 to 775 lbs., 106.00 to 110.50; 800 to 900 lbs., 98.75 to 104.00; lot 915 lbs., 96.00. Medium and large frame 2, 500 to 600 lbs., 114.00 to 120.00, lot thin 137.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 108.50 to 111.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 102.00 to 106.50; 800 to 900 lbs., 96.50 to 100.50. Holstein bulls, Large frame 3, 390 lbs., 94.50; 515 lbs., 84.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 400 to 500 lbs., fleshy 110.00 to 113.00; 450 to 500 lbs., 113.00 to 116.00; 550 to 600 lbs., 106.00 to 111.50; 615 lb. calves 101.00; 650 to 700 lbs., 102.00 to 104.00; 700 to 750 lbs., 95.50 to 102.75; 750 to 800 lbs., 93.00 to 98.50, fleshy 91.50 to 92.00; 800 to 900 lbs., 89.50 to 93.75; few 900 to 935 lbs., 85.00 to 89.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, few 450 to 500 lbs., 114.00; 500 to 550 lbs., 104.00 to 112.00; 750 to 800 lbs., 92.75 to 95.25; 800 to 850 lbs., 90.00 to 91.00. Medium and large frame 2, 400 to 475 lb. value added 116.00 to 118.00; 450 to 500 lbs., 110.00 to 114.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 100.00 to 110.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 95.50 to 101.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 94.00 to 97.00; 865 lbs., 88.00.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 20 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1100 to 1750 lbs., 51.00 to 54.50; high dressing, 54.00 to 55.50; low dressing, 47.50 to 50.75. Boners, 24 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1075 to 1450 lbs., 51.00 to 54.50; high dressing, 54.00 to 57.50; low dressing, 50.00. Lean, 15 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1300 lbs., 49.00 to 52.50; high dressing, 53.50 to 58.00; low dressing, 48.50. Lights, 17 head, 80 to 90% lean, 850 to 1000 lbs., 49.50 to 52.00; high dressing, 53.50; low dressing, 40.00 to 43.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 35 head, 1300 to 2300 lbs., 63.00 to 66.50; high dressing, 67.50 to 69.00; low dressing, 57.00 to 62.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 years old, 1050 lbs., 6 months bred, high blacks, 890.00; 2 to 4 years old, 950 to 1100 lbs., 3 to 5 months bred, average blacks, 710.00 to 790.00; 4 to 5 years old, 1050 to 1250 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, high blacks, 900.00 to 950.00; 5 to 8 years old, 950 to 1200 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, average quality, 780.00 to 860.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1300 to 1400 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, high blacks, 800.00 to 870.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 5 years old, 900 to 1150 lbs., with 75- to 200-lb. calves, average to high blacks, 1150.00 to 1250.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1050 to 1275 lbs., with 100- to 200-lb. calves, average quality, 960.00 to 1025.00; 8 to 9 years old, 1000 to 1350 lbs., with 100- to 200-lb. calves, average quality, 880.00 to 940.00; 10 years old, 900 to 1100 lbs., with 100- to 150-lb. calves, average quality, 650.00 to 800.00.

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Date: 4/26/07

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