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McAlester livestock sales report

The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Okla., reported receipts of 1,100 head May 6, compared to 1,500 head last week and 500 head last year, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves were steady to $3 higher. Feeder cattle were firm. There was a good attendance of buyers and trade was active. Limited numbers were due to the rain. Cattle were in thin to medium flesh. Receipts included 48% steers, 46% heifers with 14% over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Good attendance of buyers. Moderate interest in limited numbers of pairs and bred cows. A total of 225 cows and bulls sold with 55% to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 365 to 388 lbs., 123.00 to 125.00 (124.51); 9 head, 403 to 425 lbs., 119.00 to 121.00 (120.34); 18 head, 450 to 495 lbs., 115.50 to 119.50 (117.58); 500 to 510 lbs., 116.00 to 123.00 (121.05); 555 to 590 lbs., 108.00 to 115.75 (112.94); 17 head, 603 to 645 lbs., 105.00 to 110.50 (108.55); 12 head, 653 to 693 lbs., 104.50 to 105.75 (105.29). Medium and large frame 2, 10 head, 375 to 395 lbs., 111.00 to 120.00 (115.71); 12 head, 410 to 445 lbs., 108.00 to 117.00 (113.92); 14 head, 450 to 495 lbs., 106.50 to 116.50 (111.97); 15 head, 505 to 548 lbs., 108.00 to 114.00 (110.33); 7 head, 555 to 585 lbs., 103.00 to 107.00 (105.00). Medium and large frame 3, 6 head, 410 to 445 lbs., 101.00 to 104.00 (102.04); 5 head, 510 to 545 lbs., 99.00 to 105.50 (103.77).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 352 to 365 lbs., 108.00 to 114.00 (110.29); 18 head, 400 to 445 lbs., 105.00 to 112.00 (107.71); 450 to 495 lbs., 105.00 to 111.00 (106.43); 500 to 548 lbs., 103.50 to 108.50 (105.89); 20 head, 550 to 598 lbs., 96.50 to 104.00 (101.40); 12 head, 608 to 645 lbs., 96.50 to 103.50 (100.60); 5 head, 650 to 661 lbs., 101.00 to 102.50 (102.20). Medium and large frame 2, 13 head, 365 to 395 lbs., 101.00 to 107.00 (103.45); 12 head, 403 to 445 lbs., 97.00 to 104.00 (101.61); 11 head, 460 to 488 lbs., 94.00 to 103.50 (101.01); 9 head, 500 to 545 lbs., 96.50 to 103.00 (101.25). Medium and large frame 3, 6 head, 400 to 425 lbs., 89.00 to 93.00 (91.64).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 9 head, 450 to 490 lbs., 110.00 to 116.50 (114.56); 5 head, 520 to 535 lbs., 107.50 to 115.00 (113.28); 6 head, 560 to 575 lbs., 101.00 to 111.00 (105.75); 5 head, 810 to 835 lbs., 88.00 to 89.50 (88.59).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 19 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1100 to 1875 lbs., 54.00 to 57.50; high dressing, 58.00 to 62.50; low dressing, 48.50 to 49.50. Boners, 37 head, 80 to 85% lean, 970 to 1750 lbs., 55.00 to 58.50; high dressing, 59.00 to 59.50; low dressing, 51.00 to 54.50. Lean, 16 head, 85 to 90% lean, 975 to 1650 lbs., 52.00 to 55.50; low dressing, 47.50 to 51.00. Light, 22 head, 85 to 90% lean, 810 to 975 lbs., 46.00 to 49.50; high dressing, 50.00 to 54.50; low dressing, 42.00 to 45.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 22 head, 1290 to 2300 lbs., 66.00 to 70.00; high dressing, 71.00 to 78.00; low dressing, 62.00 to 65.50.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 7 years old, 1000 to 1180 lbs., 3 to 7 months bred, average quality, 690.00 to 790.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 5 years old, 1150 to 1175 lbs., with 220- to 225-lb. calves, average quality, 940.00 to 990.00.

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Date: 5/8/08


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