Apache livestock auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,586 head selling on April 26, compared to 1,615 head a week ago and 2,234 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 $5 higher. Feeder heifers were selling $1 to $2 higher. Steer calves were selling $2 to $6 higher. Heifer calves were selling $4 to $7 higher. Quality was good to attractive. The supply included 81% over 600 pounds and 35% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling steady. Slaughter bulls were selling $1 lower. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 141 cows and bulls sold with 57% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 264 lbs., 212.50; 5 head, 313 lbs., 218.00; 10 head, 402 to 409 lbs., 188.00 to 196.00 (192.03); 10 head, 451 to 484 lbs., 173.00 to 174.00 (173.42); 508 to 527 lbs., 167.00 to 180.50 (171.88); 9 head, 589 to 593 lbs., 162.00 to 162.50 (162.22); 608 to 613 lbs., 157.00 to 160.50 (157.82); 662 to 691 lbs., 148.50 to 158.75 (154.52); 715 to 747 lbs., 145.00 to 145.50 (145.13); 750 to 796 lbs., 138.00 to 149.00 (145.27); 811 to 840 lbs., 131.75 to 138.25 (134.11); 6 head, 867 lbs., 129.00; 8 head, 901 lbs., 124.00; 6 head, 955 lbs., 122.00; 43 head, 1069 lbs., 116.75; 6 head, 1101 lbs., 110.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 643 lbs., 153.00; 771 to 793 lbs., 137.25 to 138.50 (137.85); 12 head, 943 lbs., 121.50.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 337 lbs., 197.00; 5 head, 436 lbs., 178.00; 505 to 544 lbs., 160.50 to 165.00 (162.15); 5 head, 596 lbs., 148.00; 7 head, 674 lbs., 143.00; 8 head, 759 lbs., 128.50; 19 head, 960 to 961 lbs., 105.00 to 106.00 (105.47).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 323 lbs., 183.00; 16 head, 371 to 388 lbs., 161.00 to 174.00 (166.09); 10 head, 425 to 446 lbs., 154.00 to 158.00 (156.05); 459 to 499 lbs., 150.00 to 161.00 (155.90); 7 head, 534 lbs., 155.00; 20 head, 560 to 591 lbs., 150.00 to 156.50 (153.46); 607 to 638 lbs., 146.00 to 149.25 (148.01); 5 head, 683 lbs., 138.00; 700 to 748 lbs., 125.00 to 131.50 (128.37); 769 to 798 lbs., 120.00 to 125.00 (124.34); 9 head, 806 to 819 lbs., 117.00 to 120.00 (118.65); 850 to 877 lbs., 115.00; 909 to 911 lbs., 115.00; 5 head, 985 lbs., 102.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 24 head, 777 lbs., 121.50.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 36 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1900 lbs., 58.00 to 61.00; high dressing, 62.00 to 65.50; low dressing, 57.00. Boners, 12 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1375 lbs., 59.00 to 62.00; high dressing, 63.50 to 67.00; low dressing, 54.00 to 58.00. Lean, 9 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1175 lbs., 59.00; low dressing, 52.00 to 58.00. Light, 8 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 58.50; low dressing, 52.50 to 57.50.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 16 head, 1600 to 2050 lbs., 84.00 to 89.00; high dressing, 93.00; low dressing, 75.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 7 years old, 1250 to 1300 lbs., 3 to 6 months bred, average quality ( 910.00 to 1050.00; 9 to 10 years old, 1100 lbs., 6 to 7 months bred, average quality 735.00 to 800.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1200 lbs., with 150- to 200-lb. calves, high quality 1475.00 to 1610.00; 8 years old, 1000 lbs., with 125-lb. calves, average quality 1150.00.