The Southern Oklahoma Livestock Auction in Ada reported on April 15 that feeder cattle prices saw increases for steers and steady to higher prices for heifers compared to the previous week, according to the latest weighted average report from AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News.
The auction’s results are significant as they reflect ongoing trends in regional livestock markets, which are closely monitored by producers, buyers, and analysts. Price changes can impact local economies and inform business decisions across the agriculture sector.
This week’s total receipts reached 1,233 head of feeder cattle, a decrease from both last week’s figure of 1,373 and last year’s count of 1,598. The breakdown showed that steers made up 33 percent of the offering while heifers accounted for 45 percent and bulls comprised the remaining 21 percent. Notably, feeder cattle weighing over 600 pounds represented about one quarter of the supply.
Steer prices were reported $10.00 to $20.00 higher than last week while heifer prices remained steady to $10.00 higher amid what was described as plain to average quality but good demand among buyers. The detailed report included weight categories with corresponding price ranges for each class—steers, heifers, and bulls—across various grades such as Medium and Large types.
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The USDA AMS notes that these price reports reflect most classes and grades offered at sale but some transactions may not be included if they fall outside reporting guidelines.
