Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle

KO_LS161
Oklahoma City, OK    Fri Mar 22, 2013    Oklahoma City, OK USDA
 
Oklahoma Range Sales
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 03/22/2013
 
Receipts:  4340    Last Week:  9544    Year Ago:  820

   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Feeder 
heifers 1.00-3.00 lower. Demand light to moderate. Supply this week 
included 98 percent over 600 lbs and 56 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
  133    705-735     720    133.50-135.00     134.25   Current FOB   
  455      775       775    134.00-135.00     134.86   Current FOB   
  428    800-825     811    128.00-131.00     129.26   Current FOB   
   95      900       900       119.64         119.64   Current FOB   
  325      775       775       142.00         142.00   May     FOB   
   60      825       825       134.41         134.41   Jun     FOB   

                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  237    800-825     812    124.20-126.50     125.67   Current FOB   
  180      875       875       125.00         125.00   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   58      625       625       132.00         132.00   Current FOB   
  222    685-697     689    129.00-129.50     129.34   Current FOB   
  277      725       725    127.00-128.00     127.75   Current FOB   
  190      765       765       124.50         124.50   Current FOB   
 1190      700       700    137.40-140.32     137.92   Jul     FOB   
   80      600       600       145.25         145.25   Aug     FOB   
  130      650       650    141.50-144.25     142.66   Aug     FOB   
  280      700       700       143.00         143.00   Aug     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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