The Oklahoman

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Livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Receipts Tuesday: 797; Last week: 905; Last year: 266 Monday's Actual: 10,310 Compared to last week:

Slaughter cows breakers and boners steady to $1 higher. lean cows $6-$7 higher. Slaughter bulls mostly $4 higher compared to last weeks lighter test. Demand moderate to good. A total of 358 cows and bulls sold with 56 percent going to packers. Supply included: 55% Feeder Cattle (100% Steers); 25% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 20% Replacemen­t Cattle (93% Bred Cows, 7% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs. was 0%.

Slaughter Cows: 1,0001,985 lbs. Average dressing Boners and Breakers $60.50-$69; Lean Cows $60-$67; High dressing $67.50-$75; Low dressing $46-$59.50. 850-1,000 lbs. Light Weight Cows Average

dressing $58-$63; High dressing $69; Low dressing $43.50-$55.

Slaughter Bulls: 1,3002,175 lbs. Average dressing $84-$95. High dressing $96-$102.50; Low dressing $81-$83.50. Please note: The estimated dressed cost will be suspended until further notice.

Replacemen­t Cows:

Pretested for pregnancy and age. Medium and Large Nos. 1-2: 2-4 year old 975-1,125 lb. cows in their second trimester $900-$1,060/head; 5-8 year old 975-1,450 lb. cows in their second trimester $780-$950/head.

Bred Heifers: Pretested for pregnancy and age. Medium and Large Nos. 1-2: Not tested.

Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large Nos. 1-2: 5-8 year old 800-1,300 lb. cows with < 150 lb. calves $1,000-$1,150/pair. Source: USDA-Oklahoma Agricultur­e Department Market News Service

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