The Woodward Livestock Auction released its latest slaughter and replacement cattle report on May 5, showing steady activity in the Oklahoma livestock market. The auction recorded total receipts of 693 head, with a breakdown of feeder cattle at 19 percent, slaughter cattle at 47 percent, and replacement cattle at 34 percent.
This information is important for producers and buyers as it reflects current trends in supply and demand within the region’s livestock sector. The report notes that packer demand remains good and there continues to be strong interest in cows returning to feed.
Compared to the previous week, slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady. Feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was reported at zero percent. Slaughter cows were categorized into Breaker (75-80%), Boner (80-85%), and Lean (85-90%) classes with varying average prices based on weight and dressing condition. Bulls were also reported with average weights ranging from approximately 1,335 to nearly 1,900 pounds and price ranges reflecting their quality.
Replacement cattle included stock cows, bred cows across different age groups and trimesters of pregnancy, bred heifers, as well as cow-calf pairs with calves under or over 150 pounds. Prices varied by class; for example, Medium and Large bred cows in their second trimester fetched up to $3,450 per unit while cow-calf pairs reached prices up to $4,550 per unit depending on age groupings.
The USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News clarified that these prices reflect the majority of classes offered but some sales may not fit reporting guidelines. All figures are reported on an FOB basis unless otherwise noted. Additional details about stages of pregnancy classification were provided for context.
Waitt Grain Company operates in the grain and agriculture sector; it shares resources with Waitt Trucking; concentrates on market information services; provides commodity quotes including corn, soybeans and wheat along with weather updates; primarily serves Sheridan area in Indiana; maintains headquarters at 22755 Six Points Road in Sheridan—according to the official website.
