KO_LS155 Oklahoma City, OK Wed May 15, 2013 USDA-OK Dept of Ag Market News Oklahoma National Stockyards, Oklahoma City, OK. Weekly Cattle Summary for the Week of 05/13/2013 Receipts This Week: 9300 Last Week: 10,210 Last Year: 8092 Monday's Actual: 8551 Compared to last week: Feeder steers over 800 lbs steady to 2.00 higher; under 800 lbs steady to 2.00 lower, in a light test. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Demand moderate to good and improved some from last week, especially for heavier weight cattle. Steer and heifer calves 2.00 lower on limited offerings. Demand moderate for calves. Quality average, few attractive. Feeder cattle in medium to fleshy conditions with average to full weigh-ups. Cattle performing well on graze off wheat as supply once again includes several heavy weight cattle. Supply this week totaled 82 percent over 600 lbs and 32 percent heifers. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1: Calves: 400-450 lbs (442 lbs) 168.00-171.00 (169.83); 450-500 lbs (475 lbs) 162.00-169.00 (166.04); 500-550 lbs (513 lbs) 157.00-169.00 (164.08); 550-600 lbs (590 lbs) 148.00-156.00 (152.07); 600-650 lbs (619 lbs) 139.25-145.00 (142.84); 650-700 lbs (664 lbs) 135.50-137.00 (136.13); Yearlings: 600-650 lbs (622 lbs) 142.00-151.50 (145.50); 650-700 lbs (686 lbs) 137.75-143.50 (140.13); 700-800 lbs (750 lbs) 130.00-137.00 (133.42); 800-850 lbs (827 lbs) 124.25-132.75 (127.46); 850-900 lbs (878 lbs) 121.00-126.00 (122.81); 900-950 lbs (912 lbs) 117.00-123.25 (120.35); 950-1000 lbs (968 lbs) 116.25-119.00 (117.28); 1000-1075 lbs (1050 lbs) 113.50-118.50 (114.37). Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1: Calves: 300-350 lbs (336 lbs) 163.00-166.00 (163.75); 350-400 lbs (376 lbs) 152.00-154.00 (153.19); 400-450 lbs (442 lbs) 145.00-147.50 (146.90); 450-500 lbs (479 lbs) 141.00-146.50 (144.38); 500-550 lbs (523 lbs) 137.00-145.50 (140.09); 550-600 lbs (567 lbs) 136.00-144.25 (140.09); Yearlings: 600-650 lbs (626 lbs) 131.00-136.00 (133.14); 650-700 lbs (673 lbs) 125.00-133.75 (129.06); 700-750 lbs (719 lbs) 125.50-131.75 (128.75); 750-800 lbs (779 lbs) 121.50-127.75 (123.76); 800-850 lbs (827 lbs) 117.00-121.50 (119.89); 850-900 lbs (866 lbs) 115.00-117.00 (116.85); 900-975 lbs (950 lbs) 111.00-114.75 (113.08). Cow and Bull Auction for Tue 05/14/2013 Receipts: 749 Last Week: 661 Year Ago: 604 Compared to last week: Slaughter cows sold 1.00-3.00 lower. No trend established for slaughter bulls. Packer demand moderate. Total of 425 cows and bulls sold with 54 percent going to packers. Slaughter Cows: Head %Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Breakers 32 75-80% 1150-1675 80.50 ----- 74.00-79.50 Boners 54 80-85% 1000-1450 81.00-87.00 89.50-90.50 74.50-80.50 Lean 54 85-90% 1000-1300 75.00-81.50 84.00 69.00-74.50 Light 11 80-90% 800-1000 68.00-73.50 76.50 64.00-66.00 Slaughter Bulls: Head Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Y.G. 1-2 11 1300-2150 100.00 104.00-107.50 91.00-94.00 The estimated dressed cost at the Oklahoma National Stockyards; Lean 168.15; Boners 170.15; Breakers 158.65; Light weight cows 165.50. Bulls 181.15. Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and Large 1-2: Age Weight Months Bred Quality Price 6-8 yr old 1000-1375 4-8 months avg black 975.00-1110.00 Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2: Age Cow Weight Calf Wt Quality Price 4-5 yr old 1050-1125 100-200 hi black 1650.00 6-8 yr old 900-1300 50-175 avg black 1075.00-1450.00 9 yr old 1250-1300 75-200 hi black 1300.00 Source: USDA-OK Dept of Ag Market News Service Tina Colby 405-232-5425 24 Hour Market Report 405-636-2691 www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnewsOK_LS155.txt