Apache Livestock Auction report

The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,099 head selling on Feb. 8, compared to 2,210 head a week ago and 1,375 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers were selling $1 to $4 higher, feeder heifers were selling $2 to $7 higher. Steer calves were selling steady to $8 higher. Heifer calves were selling unevenly steady. Quality was good to attractive with good demand for the feeders and calves. The supply included 63% over 600 pounds and 38% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling steady to $3 higher. There were not enough slaughter bulls for a market test. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 98 cows and bulls sold with 49% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 305 to 336 lbs., 210.00 to 218.00 (213.81); 8 head, 360 to 371 lbs., 204.00 to 220.00 (207.19); 18 head, 426 to 448 lbs., 185.00 to 195.00 (189.66); 459 to 466 lbs., 178.50 to 184.00 (181.38); 502 to 522 lbs., 175.00 to 189.00 (184.09); 14 head, 557 lbs., 168.00; 609 to 622 lbs., 162.50 to 166.25 (164.98); 650 to 691 lbs., 154.50 to 160.50 (158.06); 743 to 746 lbs., 150.00 to 151.50 (150.47); 12 head, 771 to 783 lbs., 143.50 to 147.50 (145.48); 5 head, 854 lbs., 142.00; 906 to 944 lbs., 136.75 to 140.00 (137.63). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 361 lbs., 192.00; 6 head, 649 lbs., 153.50; 10 head, 742 lbs., 145.50; 15 head, 780 lbs., 140.50.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 619 to 636 lbs., 145.00 to 146.00 (145.49); 5 head, 620 lbs., 145.00 calves.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 358 to 370 lbs., 167.00 to 175.00 (170.27); 6 head, 438 lbs., 164.00; 5 head, 458 lbs., 160.00; 20 head, 507 to 541 lbs., 145.00 to 145.50 (145.13); 557 to 597 lbs., 140.50 to 146.50 (142.00); 613 to 636 lbs., 142.00 to 147.50 (145.62); 7 head, 662 lbs., 144.50; 715 to 741 lbs., 132.00 to 135.50 (133.63); 5 head, 759 lbs., 134.00; 8 head, 805 lbs., 132.25; 6 head, 853 lbs., 130.00; 8 head, 913 lbs., 123.50; 5 head, 1032 lbs., 123.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 15 head, 674 to 682 lbs., 136.00 to 136.50 (136.33)

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 10 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1800 lbs., 59.00 to 63.50; high dressing, 65.50 to 69.50; low dressing, 56.00. Boners, 20 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1100 to 1700 lbs., 57.00 to 63.50; high dressing, 64.50 to 72.50. Lean, 3 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1100 to 1400 lbs., 58.00 to 60.50; low dressing, 56.50. Light, 6 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 49.00 to 55.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 9 head, 1400 to 2550 lbs., 83.00; high dressing, 88.50 to 97.00; low dressing, 78.00; very high, 103.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 to 4 years old, 950 to 1250 lbs., 4 to 5 months bred, average quality 1075.00 to 1185.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 6 years old, 900 to 1200 lbs., with 175- to 225-lb. calves, average quality 1125.00 to 1210.00; 9 years old, 1350 lbs., with 75-lb. calves, average quality 835.00.