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Tuesday, January 06, 2009

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KO_LS156 Oklahoma City, Ok Wed Dec 17, 2008 USDA Ok Dept of Ag Market News OKC West - El Reno Livestock Market, El Reno, OK. Feeder Cattle Auction Narrative Report for Wed 12/17/2008 *** This is the last sale of the year as the OKC West Livestock Market will be closed for the holidays. The next sale will be January 7, 2009.*** Actual Receipts: 1204 Last Week: 4470 Last Year: 4140 Compared to last week: All classes lightly tested due to cold temperatures and icy conditions in parts of the state. Few sales of feeder cattle sold steady to 2.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves lightly tested and 2.00-8.00 higher. Demand very good following 2 days of positive cattle futures. Supply consisted of 54 percent over 600 lbs; 39 percent under 600 lbs; 14 percent cows and bulls. Supply included of 38 percent heifers. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher, except Boner cows 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls not well tested but firm undertone noted. Total of 166 cows and bulls sold with 66 percent going to packers. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1: Calves: few 350-400 lbs 118.00-119.00; lot 495 lbs 108.00; lot 500 lbs 105.50; 550-600 lbs 91.00-95.50; 625-700 lbs 89.00-93.50; Yearlings: few 650-675 lbs 91.75-92.00; lot 715 lbs 90.00; few 800-860 lbs 90.00-92.50; pkg 945 lbs 86.00; lot 1055 lbs 84.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1: Calves: 350-400 lbs 95.00-98.00; 400-475 lbs 87.00-94.00; 500-560 lbs 83.50-88.00; 600-635 lbs 85.00-85.50; Yearlings: few 625-650 lbs 86.00-86.50; few 725-750 lbs 84.00-84.50; 845 lbs 82.50. Slaughter Cows: Head %Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Breakers 26 75-80% 1150-1775 41.50-44.50 46.50 37.50-40.50 Boners 27 80-85% 1000-1475 41.50-43.00 44.00-47.50 36.50-39.50 Lean 21 85-90% 1100-1250 40.00-43.00 43.50 ----- Lights 33 85-90% 875-900 40.00 ----- 31.00-34.00 Slaughter Bulls: Head Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Yield Grade 1-2 2 1400-2000 52.50 ----- 52.00 Estimated dressed cost at the OKC West Livestock Market: Lean cows 87.50; Boners 83.65; Breakers 80.70; light carcasses 79.05. Bulls 99.60. Replacement Cows: Pretested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Age Weight Months Bred Quality Price 4-7 yr old 1000-1350 5-8 months avg black 700.00-770.00; 10 yr old 1200 7-8 months avg quality 690.00. Source: USDA-Oklahoma Dept of Ag Market News, Oklahoma City, OK Tina Colby Phone (405) 232-5425 Market Recording (405) 621-5533. www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews

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