Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle

KO_LS161
Oklahoma City, OK    Fri Jan 18, 2013    Oklahoma City, OK USDA
 
Oklahoma Range Sales
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 01/18/2013

   Confirmed:  2407     Last Week:  2800     Last Year:  8849

   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers 3.00 to 7.00 lower.  Feeder 
heifer 2.00-6.00 lower.  Demand moderate due to sharp declines in cattle 
futures.  Supply this week included 100 percent over 600 lbs and 
43 percent heifers. 
   Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh point with a 2-3 percent 
shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and 3-6 cent 
slide on yearlings from base weights. Current sales up to 14 days for
delivery.  
      
                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  210    700-725     717    148.00-149.00     148.33   Current FOB   
  345    763-782     778    144.65-146.00     144.93   Current FOB   
  422    800-832     819    143.00-146.00     144.67   Current FOB   
  260      750       750       146.00         146.00   Feb     FOB   

                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  130      825       825       138.00         138.00   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  145      675       675    144.00-144.50     144.26   Current FOB   
  405    700-725     716    139.25-140.50     139.72   Current FOB   
   70      675       675       146.07         146.07   Apr     FOB   
  210      700       700       145.65         145.65   Apr     FOB   
  210      700       700       150.15         150.15   Jun     FOB

Source:  USDA Market News Oklahoma City, OK
         Cole Snider Market Reporter, 405-232-5425
         24 Hour Market Report 1-405-636-2691
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/KO_LS161.txt
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