Tulsa livestock auction report

The Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla., reported receipts of 3,058 head March 19, compared to 2,159 head last week and 893 head last year, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, lightweight steers were $5 to $8 lower with feeder steers steady to $2 higher. Lightweight heifers were $5 to $7 lower with feeder heifers $2 to $4 higher. Demand was very active on better cattle. Buyer attendance was good, cattle were in medium to fleshy conditions. Weigh-ups were mostly average, few fleshy, quality was average to attractive. Receipts were comprised of 50% steers, 46% heifers, 3% bulls, with 23% of cattle over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows were steady to $1 higher. Slaughter bulls were steady. Active interest in young bred cows, with several young pairs going back to the farm. A total of 390 cows and bulls sold with 53% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 231 to 241 lbs., 146.00; 6 head, 255 to 268 lbs., 139.00 to 150.00 (140.76); 302 to 348 lbs., 138.50 to 149.00 (141.27); 358 to 393 lbs., 135.00 to 152.00 (141.27); 405 to 442 lbs., 125.00 to 140.00 (130.29); 450 to 497 lbs., 120.00 to 129.00 (124.87); 500 to 548 lbs., 112.50 to 125.50 (120.42); 556 to 598 lbs., 113.00 to 118.00 (116.55); 600 to 645 lbs., 107.00 to 118.50 (114.78); 12 head, 672 to 685 lbs., 106.00 to 108.50 (107.67); 727 to 739 lbs., 104.25 to 108.50 (105.32); 5 head, 768 to 785 lbs., 102.50 to 103.00 (102.60); 12 head, 823 lbs., 97.50; 8 head, 886 lbs., 94.25. Medium and large frame 2, 14 head, 313 to 345 lbs., 129.50 to 135.00 (131.21); 365 to 393 lbs., 122.00 to 133.00 (127.40); 400 to 447 lbs., 114.00 to 125.00 (122.11); 16 head, 480 to 498 lbs., 117.50 to 121.00 (119.43).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 567 to 575 lbs., 112.50 to 117.00 (116.35); 6 head, 600 to 645 lbs., 105.00 to 115.00 (110.68). Medium and large frame 2, 6 head, 503 lbs., 115.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 263 to 290 lbs., 132.00 to 134.00 (132.36); 300 to 348 lbs., 120.00 to 133.00 (125.74); 350 to 399 lbs., 118.00 to 125.00 (120.12); 402 to 438 lbs., 114.00 to 125.00 (118.32); 455 to 495 lbs., 115.00 to 123.00 (119.94); 500 to 545 lbs., 107.00 to 116.00 (111.80); 9 head, 555 to 590 lbs., 104.00 to 110.00 (106.35); 600 to 635 lbs., 94.00 to 105.00 (102.49); 16 head, 652 to 680 lbs., 97.00 to 102.00 (97.33); 15 head, 700 to 725 lbs., 88.00 to 95.00 (90.94); 8 head, 850 lbs., 85.50; 10 head, 903 lbs., 85.75. Medium and large frame 2, 11 head, 360 to 393 lbs., 105.00 to 115.00 (111.96); 400 to 445 lbs., 104.00 to 113.50 (111.90); 8 head, 455 to 478 lbs., 108.00 to 110.00 (108.61); 5 head, 575 to 595 lbs., 100.00 to 101.00 (100.60); 16 head, 650 to 685 lbs., 87.50 to 92.50 (91.14). Small and medium frame 1, 7 head, 321 to 322 lbs., 112.50 to 125.00 (117.87); 13 head, 398 lbs., 113.00.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 12 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1775 lbs., 50.00 to 53.00; high dressing, 54.00 to 58.00; low dressing, 45.50 to 49.00. Boners, 58 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 49.00 to 52.50; high dressing, 53.00 to 54.50; low dressing, 44.50 to 48.00. Lean, 48 head, 85 to 90% lean, 950 to 1375 lbs., 47.00 to 50.50; high dressing, 51.00 to 53.50; low dressing, 42.50 to 46.00. Light, 61 head, 85 to 90% lean, 725 to 975 lbs., 41.00 to 44.50; high dressing, 45.00 to 47.00; low dressing, 36.50 to 40.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 27 head, 1250 to 2250 lbs., 58.50 to 62.00; high dressing, 62.50 to 66.00; low dressing, 53.50 to 57.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1, 3 to 4 years old, 1100 to 1400 lbs., 4 to 7 month bred, average blacks, 760.00 to 960.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1, 3 to 4 years old, 925 to 1000 lbs., with 75- to 125-lb. calves, average blacks, 960.00 to 1025.00.

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Date: 3/22/07

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