Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,088 head selling on March 15, compared to 2,793 head a week ago and 1,304 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 steady to $6 lower. Feeder heifers were selling $2 to $4 lower. Steer and heifer calves were selling $3 to $7 lower. Quality was good to attractive with fair demand. The supply included 55% over 600 pounds and 44% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $2 to lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $3 to $4 lower. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 197 cows and bulls sold with 66% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 346 lbs., 215.00; 355 to 388 lbs., 197.50 to 213.00 (198.74); 405 to 418 lbs., 193.00 to 197.00 (193.95); 8 head, 487 lbs., 188.00; 12 head, 529 to 540 lbs., 172.50 to 182.00 (178.79); 5 head, 519 lbs., 164.50 fleshy; 551 to 596 lbs., 165.00 to 175.00 (170.60); 604 to 646 lbs., 154.00 to 163.50 (162.47); 650 to 696 lbs., 145.00 to 155.00 (150.86); 724 to 743 lbs., 140.00 to 147.50 (141.47); 753 to 793 lbs., 137.00 to 142.00 (140.16); 800 to 831 lbs., 131.25 to 139.00 (134.79); 851 to 893 lbs., 125.50 to 132.50 (128.76); 12 head, 902 lbs., 125.00; 28 head, 1115 lbs., 116.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 447 lbs., 177.00; 459 to 482 lbs., 170.00 to 177.00 (174.69); 14 head, 599 lbs., 160.00; 8 head, 688 lbs., 145.50; 5 head, 701 lbs., 133.50.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 432 lbs., 186.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 502 lbs., 163.00; 12 head, 615 lbs., 134.50.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 320 to 340 lbs., 162.00 to 167.00 (163.06); 12 head, 354 to 396 lbs., 157.00 to 164.00 (159.73); 431 to 432 lbs., 158.50 to 162.00 (159.27); 5 head, 455 lbs., 157.00; 12 head, 463 lbs., 151.00 fleshy; 503 to 546 lbs., 153.50 to 157.00 (156.20); 6 head, 513 lbs., 144.00 fleshy; 575 to 599 lbs., 139.00 to 144.00 (142.53); 600 to 643 lbs., 139.00 to 148.50 (141.75); 673 to 693 lbs., 130.00 to 136.50 (132.98); 705 to 730 lbs., 126.50 to 129.75 (128.62); 813 to 842 lbs., 120.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 456 to 486 lbs., 144.00 to 156.00 (150.34); 14 head, 501 to 503 lbs., 145.00 to 148.50 (146.25); 5 head, 605 lbs., 123.00.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 26 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1175 to 1650 lbs., 67.50 to 69.00; low dressing, 57.00 to 63.00. Boners, 42 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1100 to 1500 lbs., 67.00 to 71.00; low dressing, 57.50 to 65.50. Lean, 14 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1150 to 1350 lbs., 69.00; low dressing, 57.00 to 64.00. Light, 11 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000; low dressing, 53.00 to 62.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 36 head, 1250 to 2275 lbs., 87.00 to 92.00; low dressing, 80.00 to 86.50.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 years old, 1000 lbs., 6 months bred, average quality 1200.00; 6 years old, 1200 lbs., 5 months bred, average quality 950.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 5 years old, 900 to 1150 lbs., with 125- to 175-lb. calves, high quality 1450.00 to 1500.00; 1 to 4 years old, 750 to 900 lbs., with 75- to 250-lb. calves, average quality 1150.00 to 1300.00; 7 to 10 years old, 900 to 1250 lbs., with 125- to 300-lb. calves, average quality 850.00 to 1285.00.