OKC West cattle sales

The OKC West Livestock Market Inc., El Reno, Okla, reported receipts of 7,791 head Feb. 21, compared to 2,414 head last week and 3,109 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, feeder steers were steady to $2 higher, except over 850 pounds were $1 to $2 lower. Stocker steers and steer calves were $2 to $5 higher. Feeder heifers over 700 pounds were $1 to $2 lower, stocker heifers and heifer calves under 700 pounds were $2 to $5 higher. Demand was very good for thin fleshed grazing cattle, moderate to good for feeders. Quality was average to attractive with several large strings of black hided cattle. Feeder cattle in medium to fleshy conditions. Weigh-ups average to full. Slaughter cows and bulls were $1 to $2 higher. Packer demand was very good, especially for the thinner fleshed cows. A total of 367 cows and bulls sold with 60% going to packers. The supply consisted of 84% over 600 pounds, 11% under 600 pounds, 5% cows and bulls. Heifers comprised 36% of the feeder and calf supply.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 375 lbs., 132.00 to 146.00; few 400 to 425 lbs., 121.00 to 135.00; 450 to 500 lbs., 117.00 to 123.00; 500 to 550 lbs., 111.00 to 123.00, thin 124.00 to 125.00; 550 to 600 lbs., 107.00 to 119.00; 600 to 650 lbs., 103.00 to 111.00, thin 113.50 to 114.00; 650 to 700 lbs., 99.00 to 106.00; 700 to 750 lbs., 98.50 to 103.00, package 700 lbs., fancy 106.50; 750 to 800 lbs., 94.00 to 102.00; 800 to 850 lbs., 93.00 to 97.25; 850 to 900 lbs., 92.00 to 95.00; 900 to 950 lbs., 90.00 to 95.25; 950 to 1000 lbs., 87.50 to 92.50; 1000 to 1075 lbs., 85.00 to 91.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 500 to 600 lbs., 101.00 to 108.00; 650 to 700 lbs., 98.50 to 105.75; 700 to 775 lbs., 93.50 to 100.50; 800 to 900 lbs., 92.50 to 95.00; 900 to 925 lbs., 92.50. Holsteins, Large frame 3, 550 to 600 lbs., 78.00 to 80.00; 725 to 775 lbs., 77.50 to 77.75; 875 to 950 lbs., 76.00 to 79.50.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 120.00 to 123.00; 400 to 450 lbs., 110.00 to 121.00; 450 to 500 lbs., 104.00 to 112.50; 500 to 600 97.00 to 107.00; 600 to 650 lbs., 93.00 to 99.50, package 600 lbs., 105.00; 650 to 700 lbs., 90.00 to 94.00, 675 lbs., fancy 103.00; 700 to 750 lbs., 89.00 to 93.50; 750 to 800 lbs., 88.25 to 90.75; 800 to 900 lbs., 87.00 to 90.25; few 925 lbs., 86.50 to 87.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 450 to 500 lbs., 104.00 to 109.00; 550 to 600 lbs., 93.00 to 97.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 87.50 to 93.25; 700 to 775 lbs., 86.00 to 89.75.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 74 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1175 to 1800 lbs., 50.00 to 53.50; high dressing, 54.00 to 56.50; low dressing, 44.00 to 49.50. Boners, 81 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1600 lbs., 50.00 to 53.50; high dressing, 53.00 to 55.00; low dressing, 48.00. Lean, 20 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1050 to 1300 lbs., 49.00 to 52.50; high dressing, 53.50 to 57.50; low dressing, 42.00 to 43.00. Lights, 14 head, 80 to 90% lean, 750 to 975 lbs., 45.50 to 46.50; high dressing, 51.50 to 52.50; low dressing, 43.00 to 44.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 13 head, 1500 to 2000 lbs., 65.00 to 69.00; high dressing, 68.50 to 73.50; low dressing, 58.00 to 62.50.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1450 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, high black, 900.00 to 975.00; 2 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1375 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, average black, 810.00 to 850.00; 9 to 10 years old, 1275 to 1400 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality, 610.00 to 640.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 years old, 1150 lbs., with 300-lb. calves, average black bred back, 1230.00; 5 years old, 1000 lbs., with 100-lb. calves, average black, 1060.00.

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Date: 2/22/07

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