Tulsa livestock market report

The Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla., reported receipts of 3,457 head April 23, compared to 2,194 head last week and 5,082 head last year, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, steer calves were $5 to $8 lower, with few feeder steers $2 to $3 lower. Heifer calves were $4 to $6 lower. Few feeder heifers were steady to $2 lower, with 6 weights holding steady. Demand was good with good attendance of buyers. Weigh-ups were mostly average. Cattle in medium flesh, with some new crop fleshy calves included. Receipts were comprised of 39% steers, 50% heifers, 11% bulls, with 33% of feeder cattle over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows were $2 to $3 lower. Slaughter bulls were $1 to $2 lower. A total of 850 cows and bulls sold with 39% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 258 to 273 lbs., 151.00 to 157.00 (154.52); 17 head, 310 to 345 lbs., 134.00 to 143.00 (137.74); 350 to 395 lbs., 126.00 to 135.00 (130.30); 400 to 448 lbs., 121.00 to 131.00 (123.93); 453 to 495 lbs., 119.00 to 128.00 (122.97); 500 to 535 lbs., 119.00 to 125.50 (120.96); 5 head, 526 lbs., 114.50 fleshy; 11 head, 550 to 571 lbs., 116.00 to 122.00 (117.76); 13 head, 605 to 618 lbs., 109.00 to 112.00 (111.19); 660 to 695 lbs., 104.50 to 109.50 (107.68); 703 to 738 lbs., 102.50 to 109.50 (108.24). Medium and large frame 2, 14 head, 324 to 347 lbs., 120.00 to 134.00 (129.81); 7 head, 415 to 445 lbs., 116.00 to 122.00 (119.25); 11 head, 473 to 495 lbs., 110.00 to 117.00 (114.23); 10 head, 541 lbs., 110.00; 11 head, 555 to 592 lbs., 110.00 to 115.00 (112.72); 6 head, 700 to 740 lbs., 97.00 to 104.50 (101.77). Small frame 3, 6 head, 383 lbs., 100.00 Longhorn; 5 head, 408 to 425 lbs., 119.00 to 121.00 (119.78); 7 head, 553 to 555 lbs., 58.50 to 104.00 (71.47) Longhorn.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 415 to 445 lbs., 118.00 to 122.00 (119.65); 475 to 493 lbs., 116.00 to 120.00 (117.92); 13 head, 505 to 543 lbs., 110.00 to 118.00 (114.92); 550 to 598 lbs., 109.00 to 116.00 (111.34); 6 head, 608 to 640 lbs., 105.00 to 110.00 (107.00); 650 to 678 lbs., 97.50 to 105.00 (103.71); 5 head, 950 to 975 lbs., 75.00 to 88.50 (84.09).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 303 to 315 lbs., 119.00 to 132.00 (124.08); 365 to 391 lbs., 115.00 to 121.00 (117.68); 402 to 444 lbs., 111.00 to 123.00 (115.89); 452 to 495 lbs., 109.00 to 116.50 (111.42); 500 to 543 lbs., 104.00 to 113.50 (108.77); 5 head, 540 to 548 lbs., lbs., 105.00 to 108.00 (106.81) fleshy; 550 to 590 lbs., 105.00 to 110.00 (108.23); 600 to 635 lbs., 102.00 to 106.00 (103.70); 671 to 691 lbs., 98.00 to 100.00 (99.45); 20 head, 708 to 745 lbs., 92.00 to 99.00 (96.43); 9 head, 756 to 795 lbs., 87.00 to 95.00 (92.50). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 290 lbs., 125.00 to 127.00 (126.20); 6 head, 360 to 393 lbs., 111.00 to 113.50 (112.62); 400 to 443 lbs., 108.00 to 111.00 (109.93); 455 to 498 lbs., 100.00 to 109.00 (106.47); 11 head, 550 to 595 lbs., 98.00 to 104.00 (100.17); 10 head, 643 to 644 lbs., 97.50 to 99.00 (98.55); 9 head, 660 to 695 lbs., 89.00 to 97.00 (95.97). Small and medium frame 1, 13 head, 450 to 499 lbs., 100.00 to 111.00 (105.85).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 37 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1600 head, 54.00 to 57.50; high dressing, 58.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 49.50 to 53.00. Boners, 105 head, 80 to 85% lean, 950 to 1525 lbs., 52.50 to 56.00; high dressing, 56.50 to 60.00; low dressing, 48.50 to 52.00. Lean, 101 head, 85 to 90% lean, 950 to 1300 lbs., 50.00 to 53.50; high dressing, 54.00 to 59.00; low dressing, 45.50 to 49.00. Light, 44 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 44.00 to 48.00; high dressing, 49.00 to 51.00; low dressing, 40.00 to 43.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 39 head, 1400 to 2125 lbs., 62.00 to 65.00; high dressing, 66.00 to 69.50; low dressing, 57.50 to 61.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1, 2 to 3 years old, 1000 to 1100 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, average blacks, 800.00 to 825.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1050 to 1250 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, average blacks, 800.00 to 900.00; 7 to 9 years old, 1080 to 1175 lbs., 3 to 5 months bred, average blacks, 725.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1, 6 to 8 years old, 1100 to 1200 lbs., with 100- to 150-lb. calves, average blacks, 900.00 to 1075.00.

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Date: 4/26/07

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