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Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Receipts Tuesday: 687 Last Week: 775 Last Year: 0

Monday's Actual: 9,416

Compared to last week: Slaughter cows sold mostly $1-$2 higher. Slaughter bulls sold $1-$4 higher on a light test. Demand good. A total of 280 cows and bulls sold with 68 percent going to packers. Note: The estimated dressed cost will be suspended until further notice. Supply included: 59% Feeder Cattle (100% Steers); 28% Slaughter Cattle (95% Cows, 5% Bulls); 13% Replacement Cattle (50% Bred Cows, 50% Cow-Calf Pairs).

Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs. was 0%.

Slaughter Cows: 1,0001,525 lbs. Average dressing Boners and Breakers $61.50-$67; Lean Cows $58-$65.50; High dressing all grades $68.50$75; Low dressing $48-$56, Very Low Dressing $39-$44. 750-1,000 lbs. Light weight cows Average dressing $57-$59; High dressing not tested; Low dressing $47$49.50, Very Low dressing $37-$40.

Slaughter Bulls: 1,350-2,000 lbs. Average dressing $89$94; High dressing $96-$98; Low dressing $75-$82.50.

Replacement Cows: Pretested for pregnancy and age. Medium and Large Nos. 1-2: 2-4 year old 1,125 lb. cows 1st trimester $750/ head; 5-8 year old 900-1,425 lb. cows 1st thru 3rd trimester $700-$1,185/head.

Bred Heifers: Pretested for pregnancy and age. Not established.

Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large Nos. 1-2: 2-4 year old 1,125 lb. cows with <150 lb. calves $1,275/pair; 2-4 year old 1,000-1,175 lb. cows bred back with <150 lb. calves $1,400-$1,585/ pair; 5-8 year old 1,200 lb. cows bred back with 150300 lb. calves $1,225/pair.

SOURCE: USDA-Oklahoma Agriculture Department Market News Service