L I V E S T O C K

Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Receipts: Tuesday: 617; Last week: 475; Last year: 529

Monday's actual: 10,151 Compared to last week:

Slaughter cows mostly $2-$3 lower compared to last weeks light test. Slaughter bulls 1.003.00 lower. Packer demand moderate. A total of 277 cows and bulls sold with 87 percent going to packers. Supply included: 60% Feeder Cattle (100% Steers); 39% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (100% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 0%.

Slaughter Cows: 1,000-1,550 lbs. Breaker, Boner and Lean cows Average dressing $54$65; High Dressing Breakers $65; Low dressing $44-$55; 825-1000 lbs. Light weight cows Average dressing $50$57; High dressing not tested; Low dressing $36-$49, Very Low dressing $35-$39. Slaughter Bulls: 1,300-2,300 lbs. Average dressing $84-$91; High dressing $93-$102.50; Low dressing $71-$83. Note: The estimated dressed cost will be suspended until further notice. Replacement Cows:

Pretested for pregnancy and age. Medium and Large No. 1 5-8 year old 1,165 lb. cows in their third trimester $1,200/head; Medium and Large Nos. 1-2: 2-4 year old 725-875 lb. cows second and third trimester $775-$860/ head; 5-8 year old 1,000 lb. cows in their second trimester $1,000/head; 8 plus year old 1,175 lb. cows in their second trimester $925/head; Medium and Large No. 2 2-4 year old 745 lb. cows in their third trimester $610/head. Cow/Calf Pairs: Not tested. Source: USDA-Oklahoma Agriculture Department Market News Service