Tulsa Stockyards

A total of 3,687 head sold Nov. 5, compared to 3,525 last week and 3,288 a year ago. Compared to last week, feeder cattle sold steady in a very light test.  Steer calves sold steady to $4 higher. Heifer calves sold steady to $3 lower. Shortage of livestock water has become a big factor with winter just around the corner. Slaugher cows and bulls sold $2 lower.



Feeder Steers medium

and large 1

300-400 lbs.          185 to 216

400-500 lbs.          157 to 198

500-600 lbs.          142 to 167.50

over 600 lbs.         125 to 148

Heifers medium and large 1

300-400 lbs.          155 to 173

400-500 lbs.          137 to 165

500-600 lbs.          127 to 150

over 600 lbs.     118.50 to 132

Slaughter Cows

Breakers          64.50 to 79

Boners    66 to 80

Lean                64.50 to 81

Light    40 to 64

Slaughter Bulls

Yield Grade 1-2    81.50 to 96.50

Replacement Cows

8-10 yr. olds, 1100-1250 lbs., 4-7 months bred    850 to 1050



South Coffeyville Stockyards

A total of 1,157 head sold Nov. 2. Grazing steers and heifers sold steady. Long haired, medium framed, plainer bulls, steers and heifers sold under pressure. All feeder steers and heifers sold steady.



Choice Steers

300 and down    190 to 220

300 to 400    175 to 213

400 to 500    160 to 185

500 to 600    140 to 167

600 to 700    135 to 155

700 and up    120 to 146

Choice Heifers

300 and down    160 to 190

300 to 400    150 to 180

400 to 500    140 to 168

500 to 600    130 to 148

600 to 700    120 to 140

700 and up    105 to 135

Cows

Pairs    800 to 1400

Bred Stock Cows    600 to 1300

High Dressing Cows    .75 to .87

Utility and Commercial    .65 to .77

Canners and Cutters    .55 to .68

Bulls

High Yielding Bulls    .80 to  1.03

Low Yielding Bulls    .80/back



Consignments for Nov. 9 include 135 mixed heifers, 725-750 lbs., two loads; 70 mixed heifers, 725-750 lbs., load lot; 65 mixed steers, 800-825 lbs., load lot; 55 black and black white face steers and heifers, 450-600 lbs., one round shots; 63 mixed steers and heifers, 400-550 lbs.; 35 Limousin cross steers and heifers, 500-600 lbs.

Special wean-vac sales in conjunction with regular sales, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14.