Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle
Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 12/30/2011-01/06/2012
Confirmed: 4449 Last Week: 4145 Last Year: 5256
Compared to last week: Limited trades of current delivery steers sold 3.00-4.00 higher. Current trades of feeder heifers not tested.
Demand good for contract cattle as feeder cattle futures posted gains this week. Weather has turned very mild, but remains dry.
Supply included 100 percent over 600 lbs; 22 percent heifers.
Unless otherwise stated prices are FOB weigh point with a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10 cent slide on calves and 3-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights. Current sales up to 14 days for delivery.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery
429 750-775 767 145.00-145.50 145.43 Current FOB
390 800 800 143.90 143.90 Current FOB
2000 675 675 153.50 153.50 Jan FOB
65 750 750 149.35 149.35 Mar FOB
65 750 750 150.00 150.00 May FOB
130 750 750 153.30 153.30 Jun FOB
130 750 750 153.30 153.30 Jul FOB
260 750 750 153.30 153.30 Aug FOB
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Delivery
475 700 700 142.65-144.85 143.58 Mar FOB
75 650 650 148.50 148.50 Apr FOB
210 700 700 144.35 144.35 Apr FOB
70 700 700 143.07 143.07 May FOB
75 650 650 150.50 150.50 Jul FOB
75 650 650 150.50 150.50 Aug FOB
