KO_LS151 Oklahoma City, OK Wed Nov 18, 2009 USDA-OK Dept Ag Market News Oklahoma National Stockyards, Oklahoma City, OK - Close Cow and Bull Auction for Tuesday 11/17/2009 Receipts: 930 Last Week: 2317 Last Year: 1659 Monday Actual: 11,444 Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-3.00 higher. Packer demand improved somewhat but there continues to be a large number of cows on the move. Oklahoma finally had its first freeze over night but warmer weather is already moving in. Demand moderate to good for the few replacement cows. Total of 349 cows and bull sold with 45 percent going to packers. Slaughter Cows: Head %Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Breakers 31 75-80% 1150-1800 40.00-43.25 44.00-45.50 36.50-37.00 Boners 37 80-85% 1000-1525 39.00-42.50 43.00-46.00 35.00-38.50 Lean 30 85-90% 1000-1200 37.50 ----- 32.25-36.50 Lights 31 85-90% 800-1000 33.00-35.50 ----- 30.00-32.50 Very Low 24.00-28.00 Slaughter Bulls: Head Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Y.G. 1-2 14 1500-2375 53.00-54.00 55.00-59.50 48.00-49.00 Estimated dressed cost at the Oklahoma National Stockyards: Lean cows 81.15; Boners 81.00 Breakers 77.95; Light carcasses 74.55. Bulls 97.30. Replacement Cows: Pretested for pregnancy and age. Age Weight Months Bred Quality Price Heifers 1000-1050 7 months avg-hi black 765.00; 3-4 yr old 975-1050 3-6 months avg quality 520.00-535.00; 5-6 yr old 875-1250 4-6 months avg quality 560.00-670.00; 8 yr old 1075-1375 6-7 months avg quality 465.00-565.00. Pairs: Medium and Large 1 Age Cow Weight Calf Weight Quality Price 4-6 yr old 800-1050 125-250 avg quality 840.00-910.00; 9 yr old 1000 175 avg black 740.00; 10 yr old 975 125 avg black 545.00. Source: USDA-Oklahoma Dept of Ag Market News, Oklahoma City, OK Tina Colby/John Stacy Phone (405) 232-5425 Market Recording (405) 636-2691 www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews