Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,367 head Feb. 15, compared to 1,099 head last week and 845 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to last week, feeder steers sold steady to $2 lower, feeder heifers weighing 600 to 700 pounds $4 to $5 lower, 700 to 850 pounds sold $1 to $4 higher. Steer calves sold $2 to $7 higher. Heifer calves sold $2 to $3 higher. Quality was fair to attractive with good demand for the calves. The supply included 77% over 600 pounds and 34% heifers. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to $1 higher. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 162 cows and bulls sold with 30% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 309 to 344 lbs., 215.00 to 230.00 (221.10); 7 head, 388 lbs., 207.50; 407 to 421 lbs., 193.00 to 205.50 (201.57); 453 to 488 lbs., 173.00 to 189.25 (183.00); 8 head, 478 lbs., 172.50 fleshy; 13 head, 523 to 548 lbs., 170.00 to 182.00 (175.45); 609 to 648 lbs., 154.00 to 166.50 (163.07); 651 to 696 lbs., 154.00 to 160.00 (156.97); 13 head, 666 lbs., 150.00 fleshy; 706 to 730 lbs., 151.00 to 155.50 (153.90); 763 to 796 lbs., 144.50 to 147.50 (145.84); 13 head, 789 lbs., 143.50 fleshy; 808 to 847 lbs., 139.00 to 145.00 (143.90); 856 to 871 lbs., 138.25 to 140.25 (139.38); 6 head, 868 lbs., 133.00 full; 8 head, 934 lbs., 136.00; 10 head, 944 lbs., 133.50 full. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 663 to 694 lbs., 143.50 to 149.50 (146.32); 740 to 749 lbs., 147.00 to 148.50 (147.57); 752 to 793 lbs., 137.50 to 143.50 (140.99); 6 head, 822 lbs., 130.00.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 414 lbs., 186.00; 10 head, 458 to 499 lbs., 167.00 to 175.00 (170.83); 14 head, 506 to 546 lbs., 158.00 to 163.00 (159.70) fleshy; 5 head, 574 lbs., 155.00; 11 head, 708 to 710 lbs., 137.00 to 142.50 (139.50); 9 head, 1039 lbs., 115.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 504 lbs., 163.50; 6 head, 668 lbs., 139.50.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 353 to 394 lbs., 166.00 to 175.00 (172.64); 10 head, 402 to 405 lbs., 159.00 to 168.00 (163.48); 451 to 498 lbs., 147.00 to 160.00 (154.88); 506 to 546 lbs., 139.50 to 154.50 (148.08); 561 to 589 lbs., 150.00 to 160.00 (153.92); 10 head, 602 to 617 lbs., 138.50 to 146.00 (140.71); 7 head, 604 lbs., 133.00 calves; 10 head, 659 lbs., 140.00; 700 to 742 lbs., 131.00 to 139.00 (135.85); 750 to 788 lbs., 132.00 to 136.00 (135.18); 51 head, 868 lbs., 134.85; 12 head, 907 lbs., 124.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 534 lbs., 140.00; 5 head, 567 lbs., 135.50; 9 head, 663 lbs., 135.00; 51 head, 723 lbs., 132.00; 31 head, 871 lbs., 128.00.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 8 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1350 to 1850 lbs., 60.00 to 64.50; high dressing, 65.00 to 66.00. Boners, 14 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1150 to 1650 lbs., 63.00 to 63.50; high dressing, 66.50 to 72.50; low dressing, 56.50 to 59.00. Lean, 5 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1050 to 1200 lbs., 61.00; low dressing, 53.00 to 57.50. Light, 9 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 57.00 to 59.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 54.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 12 head, 1375 to 2175 lbs., 83.50 to 89.50; high dressing, 93.50; low dressing, 80.00; very high, 102.00.
Replacement cows: Pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy, and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 years old, 1200 to 1300 lbs., 6 to 7 months bred, high quality 1275.00 to 1300.00; 3 to 5 years old, 800 to 1000 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality 785.00 to 875.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 6 years old, 1050 to 1400 lbs., with 100- to 150-lb. calves, average quality 1200.00 to 1375.00; 7 to 9 years old, 1050 to 1350 lbs., with 100- to 225-lb. calves, average quality 1075.00 to 1175.00.