Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle

KO_LS161
Oklahoma City, OK    Fri Feb 01, 2013    Oklahoma City, OK USDA
 
Oklahoma Range Sales
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 02/01/2013

   Confirmed:  5114     Last Week:  3984     Last Year:  2220

   Compared to last week:  Feeder steers mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher.  Feeder 
heifers again were lightly tested on a current FOB basis this week but a higher 
undertone was noted.  Recent increases on the CME board has recouped most of the 
declines of last week.  Demand good.  Supply this week included 100 percent over 
600 lbs and 48 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
   70      700       700       147.00         147.00   Current FOB   
  280      750       750       145.00         145.00   Current FOB   
  433    800-814     804    143.50-145.50     144.86   Current FOB   
   60      800       800       141.50         141.50   Current FOB  Fleshy
  471    850-865     859    139.25-141.00     139.76   Current FOB   
  180      825       825       149.60         149.60   May     FOB   

                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  128      755       755       143.00         143.00   Current FOB   
 1027    804-825     820    141.00-142.00     141.58   Current FOB   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  200      725       725       142.00         142.00   Current FOB   
  125      770       770       135.00         135.00   Current FOB   
  600      725       725       142.00         142.00   Mar     FOB   
  280      700       700       149.00         149.00   May     FOB   
  210      700       700       151.50         151.50   Jun     FOB   
 1050      700       700       152.40         152.40   Aug     FOB   

Source:  USDA Market News Oklahoma City, OK
         Joe Massey 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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