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OKC West livestock sales reportThe OKC West Livestock Market Inc., reported receipts of 2,895 head Oct. 15, compared to 3,232 head last week and 3,984 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 lower, except 800 to 900 pounds were steady to $2 higher. Feeder heifers not fully tested on the number one muscled, however second grades selling stronger than same grades last week. Demand was good for feeder cattle despite the sharp declines in the commodity markets. Calf market was lightly tested but a firm undertone was noted. Several farmers present and active in the calf trade. Rains moved across the state and has improved the outlook for wheat pasture. Financial markets took a big hit again and this spilled over into the commodity markets sending them sharply lower. The supply consisted of 81% over 600 pounds, 8% under 600 pounds, 11% cows and bulls. The total receipts consisted of 22% heifers. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to $2 higher. Packer demand was moderate to good. The total cow numbers included several nice young angus cows from one consignment many short bred or open. These cows expected to sell each week for the next 4 to 5 weeks. A total of 310 cows and bulls sold with 37% going to packers. Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, calves, 400 to 415 lbs., 120.00 to 122.00; package 495 lbs., 112.00; 500 to 560 lbs., 107.00 to 110.00, lot 530 lbs., fancy 118.00; few lots 580 to 600 lbs., 99.00; 675 lbs., 94.00; 710 lbs., 85.00; yearlings, 600 to 675 lbs., 99.00 to 105.00; 725 to 800 lbs., 96.00 to 99.50; 800 to 900 lbs., 94.00 to 100.25; load 900 lbs., fleshy 86.25; 945 lbs., 89.00; load 1080 lbs., 86.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 325 lbs., 115.00; 400 to 425 lbs., 114.00 to 115.00; 545 to 555 lbs., 100.00 to 103.50; 600 to 700 lbs., 99.25 to 101.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 93.50 to 97.50. Medium and large frame 2, 400 to 500 lbs., 101.00 to 110.00; 500 to 525 lbs., 91.00 to 100.00; 670 lbs., 95.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 90.25 to 95.50; 800 to 900 lbs., 88.25 to 92.50. Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, calves, 310 lbs., 106.00; 450 to 500 lbs., 85.00 to 87.00, 455 lbs., thin 98.00; 525 to 600 lbs., 86.00 to 89.00, 535 lbs., fancy 97.00; 625 lbs., 85.00; yearlings, package 625 lbs., 91.00; few 700 to 750 lbs., 86.50 to 91.00; package 815 lbs., 86.50; package 960 lbs., 84.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 500 to 600 lbs., 87.00 to 88.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 89.00 to 92.50; 750 to 800 lbs., 85.00 to 90.50; 800 to 825 lbs., 85.00 to 86.00. Medium and large frame 2, 500 to 575 lbs., 83.00 to 87.50; 600 to 675 lbs., 86.50 to 89.00, 625 lbs., thin 91.50; package 735 lbs., 85.00. Slaughter cows: Breakers, 28 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1550 lbs., 47.50 to 50.00; high dressing, 50.50 to 52.75; low dressing, 43.00 to 45.00. Boners, 33 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1075 to 1600 lbs., 46.50 to 49.50; high dressing, 53.00 to 56.00; low dressing, 39.50 to 44.50. Lean, 39 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1200 lbs., 42.00 to 43.50; low dressing, 37.00 to 42.50. Lights, 8 head, 85 to 90% lean, 825 to 975 lbs., 41.00; low dressing, 35.00 to 37.00l very low, 33.50. Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 5 head, 1600 to 2025 lbs., 51.50 to 57.50. Replacement cows: 2 to 3 years old, 950 lbs., 2 to 3 months bred, high black 860.00; 2 to 5 years old, 1050 to 1150 lbs., 2 to 4 months bred, high black 935.00 to 990.00; 4 to 6 years old, 925 to 1200 lbs., 2 to 6 months bred, average quality 600.00 to 680.00; 10 years old, 1150 to 1200 lbs., 2 to 7 months bred, average quality 500.00 to 600.00. 10/20/08 Date: 10/16/08 Advertisement
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