Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,615 head selling on April 19, compared to 1,293 head selling a week ago and 2,308 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 $2 to $3 lower, feeder heifers were selling steady to $2 higher. In steer and heifer calves there were limited comparable sales but a lower undertone was noted. Quality fair to attractive with moderate demand. The supply included 71% over 600 pounds and 50% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $6 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $3 lower. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 200 cows and bulls sold with 45% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 417 to 448 lbs., 181.00 to 191.00 (185.37); 6 head, 467 lbs., 166.50; 9 head, 527 lbs., 164.50; 557 to 597 lbs., 158.50 to 163.50 (159.80); 12 head, 648 lbs., 154.00; 651 to 690 lbs., 147.50 to 151.00 (149.57); 704 to 733 lbs., 140.00 to 148.50 (144.42); 754 to 799 lbs., 140.50 to 144.85 (143.02); 801 to 843 lbs., 130.35 to 135.00 (132.53); 5 head, 893 lbs., 125.00; 5 head, 915 lbs., 122.00; 23 head, 960 lbs., 119.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 8 head, 414 lbs., 170.50; 12 head, 455 to 483 lbs., 163.50 to 171.50 (167.38); 6 head, 533 lbs., 162.50.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 435 lbs., 173.50; 10 head, 455 to 463 lbs., 167.50 to 170.50 (169.01); 8 head, 524 lbs., 155.50; 9 head, 558 lbs., 153.00; 5 head, 619 lbs., 144.00; 13 head, 677 lbs., 134.50; 12 head, 769 lbs., 121.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 322 lbs., 165.00; 379 to 380 lbs., 160.00 to 162.00 (160.69); 16 head, 415 to 418 lbs., 154.00 to 156.50 (155.72); 454 to 499 lbs., 147.00 to 157.00 (151.44); 5 head, 533 lbs., 147.00; 14 head, 568 lbs., 146.50; 600 to 648 lbs., 139.00 to 143.00 (141.11); 657 to 681 lbs., 132.00 to 143.00 (136.46); 706 to 748 lbs., 124.00 to 135.25 (130.40); 762 to 770 lbs., 120.00 to 127.00 (123.69); 818 to 845 lbs., 115.00 to 118.50 (116.93); 15 head, 857 to 884 lbs., 112.00 to 115.00 (113.38). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 9 head, 532 lbs., 144.50; 18 head, 565 to 569 lbs., 143.00 to 144.00 (143.39); 8 head, 614 lbs., 128.50; 17 head, 690 lbs., 134.50.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 26 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1100 to 1900 lbs., 60.00 to 60.50; high dressing, 62.00 to 63.00; low dressing, 54.50 to 59.00. Boners, 24 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1550 lbs., 60.50 to 61.50; high dressing, 62.00 to 64.50; low dressing, 56.00 to 59.50. Lean, 18 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1075 to 1200 lbs., 52.00 to 55.50. Light, 8 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 60.00; low dressing, 53.00 to 56.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 14 head, 1400 to 2000 lbs., 86.00 to 90.00; low dressing, 78.00 to 79.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 years old, 1250 lbs., 7 months bred, high quality 1300.00; 2 to 3 years old, 800 to 900 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, low quality 700.00 to 850.00; 5 years old, 1100 to 1150 lbs., 5 months bred, average quality 1000.00 to 1125.00; 6 to 7 years old, 1200 to 1300 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 850.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 3 years old, 800 lbs., with 125- to 300-lb. calves, high quality 1375.00 to 1425.00; 4 years old, 900 lbs., with 150-lb. calves, average quality 1075.00.