McAlester livestock market report

The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Okla., reported receipts of 1,210 head July 1, compared to 2,015 head last week, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, feeder cattle and calves were steady. There were light numbers with many ranchers in the hay fields. There was a good attendance of buyers and active trade. Cattle were in thin to fleshy condition with many new-crop calves in the yards. Receipts included 34% steers, 39% heifers, 26% bulls with 24% over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows and bulls sold firm compared to last week. A total of 205 head sold with 66% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 300 to 328 lbs., 130.00 to 135.00 (133.23); 6 head, 353 to 365 lbs., 121.00 to 123.00 (121.67); 3 head, 463 to 480 lbs., 114.00 to 114.50 (114.17); 14 head, 501 to 548 lbs., 111.00 to 115.00 (113.40); 6 head, 557 to 590 lbs., 107.00 to 109.50 (108.39); 10 head, 605 to 630 lbs., 103.00 to 109.50 (106.57); 19 head, 650 to 680 lbs., 100.50 to 106.50 (103.99); 11 head, 700 to 744 lbs., 100.50 to 103.50 (102.37); 6 head, 822 to 835 lbs., 96.00 to 96.50 (96.42). Medium and large frame 2, 10 head, 300 to 340 lbs., 120.00 to 127.00 (122.88); 7 head, 365 to 395 lbs., 111.00 to 116.00 (113.72); 4 head, 413 to 440 lbs., 116.00 to 117.00 (116.49); 13 head, 468 to 495 lbs., 103.50 to 113.00 (109.48); 20 head, 500 to 545 lbs., 103.00 to 109.50 (107.41); 14 head, 550 to 590 lbs., 101.00 to 106.50 (103.89); 3 head, 615 to 620 lbs., 101.00 to 102.00 (101.67). Medium and large frame 3, 12 head, 355 to 395 lbs., 103.00 to 109.00 (106.27).

Feeder Holstein steers: Large frame 1, 3 head, 718 lbs., 60.50.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 410 to 445 lbs., 110.00 to 120.00 (114.90); 18 head, 450 to 498 lbs., 106.00 to 114.50 (111.01); 20 head, 510 to 545 lbs., 103.00 to 110.50 (106.93); 550 to 595 lbs., 97.00 to 105.00 (100.39); 6 head, 610 to 635 lbs., 95.00 to 99.00 (96.68); 9 head, 660 to 697 lbs., 93.00 to 101.00 (96.94); 4 head, 720 to 745 lbs., 90.50 to 94.00 (91.35). Medium and large frame 2, 4 head, 420 to 438 lbs., 104.00 to 107.50 (105.36); 10 head, 470 to 498 lbs., 101.00 to 104.00 (102.70); 3 head, 500 to 535 lbs., 97.00 to 101.00 (99.32).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 260 to 280 lbs., 108.00 to 109.00 (108.52); 10 head, 300 to 348 lbs., 104.00 to 111.00 (106.16); 3 head, 355 to 395 lbs., 103.00 to 105.50 (104.50); 5 head, 420 to 438 lbs., 100.00 to 106.00 (103.70); 455 to 495 lbs., 100.00 to 107.00 (104.28); 500 to 543 lbs., 100.00 to 106.50 (103.26); 550 to 595 lbs., 98.00 to 103.50 (100.48); 602 to 640 lbs., 96.00 to 105.50 (101.51); 6 head, 655 to 690 lbs., 93.50 to 98.50 (96.49); 5 head, 750 to 755 lbs., 95.25 to 95.50 (95.40). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 350 to 395 lbs., 91.00 to 101.00 (93.57); 9 head, 418 to 445 lbs., 91.00 to 97.00 (93.13); 5 head, 455 to 495 lbs., 91.00 to 96.00 (94.15); 9 head, 500 to 545 lbs., 92.50 to 99.50 (97.20); 8 head, 555 to 595 lbs., 95.50 to 96.50 (96.00); 5 head, 610 to 640 lbs., 632 lbs., 81.50 to 94.50 (87.29).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 31 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1050 to 1600 lbs., 56.00 to 59.50; high dressing, 60.50 to 62.00; low dressing, 51.00 to 55.50. Boners, 66 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1500 lbs., 57.00 to 60.50; high dressing, 61.00 to 64.00; low dressing, 52.50 to 56.50. Lean, 18 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1300 lbs., 53.00 to 56.50; low dressing, 49.00 to 52.50. Light, 40 head, 75 to 90% lean, 700 to 1000 lbs., 47.00 to 50.50; high dressing, 52.00 to 53.50; low dressing, 42.00 to 46.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 24 head, 1400 to 1850 lbs., 69.00 to 73.00; high dressing, 76.50 to 80.00; low dressing, 66.50 to 68.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 to 6 years old, 940 to 1350 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, average, 750.00 to 840.00.

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Date: 7/2/08

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