Apache Livestock Auction report
Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,300 head selling on May 3, compared to 1,586 head a week ago and 2,771 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, feeder steers and heifers were selling unevenly steady on a limited test. Steer and heifer calves were selling $1 to $4 higher. Quality was good to attractive with very good demand on thin grazing cattle. The supply included 80% over 600 pounds and 47% steers. Slaughter cows and bulls were selling steady to $1 higher. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 112 cows and bulls sold with 52% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 370 lbs., 200.00; 19 head, 415 to 431 lbs., 186.00 to 193.00 (190.34); 453 to 491 lbs., 172.00 to 184.00 (177.96); 510 to 547 lbs., 170.50 to 175.50 (173.05); 16 head, 552 to 588 lbs., 167.00 to 173.00 (170.44); 18 head, 614 to 616 lbs., 164.75 to 169.85 (167.59) thin; 663 to 695 lbs., 145.00 to 160.00 (156.06); 713 to 741 lbs., 140.50 to 146.50 (143.80); 6 head, 748 lbs., 138.50 fleshy; 764 to 792 lbs., 136.50 to 139.75 (138.45); 854 to 891 lbs., 125.00 to 127.50 (126.97); 11 head, 893 lbs., 123.00 fleshy; 18 head, 918 to 941 lbs., 119.50 to 120.00 (119.75). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 19 head, 803 lbs., 128.50; 12 head, 990 lbs., 112.50.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 9 head, 404 lbs., 183.50; 8 head, 556 lbs., 159.00; 10 head, 967 lbs., 106.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 9 head, 338 lbs., 173.00; 10 head, 422 to 448 lbs., 158.00 to 164.00 (160.91); 457 to 497 lbs., 154.00 to 157.50 (155.53); 503 to 549 lbs., 151.50 to 157.00 (153.97); 5 head, 599 lbs., 151.00; 631 to 642 lbs., 145.00 to 148.00 (146.24); 654 to 676 lbs., 138.00 to 147.50 (142.67); 716 to 747 lbs., 125.50 to 131.50 (130.06); 750 to 791 lbs., 122.00 to 122.85 (122.56); 800 to 834 lbs., 115.00 to 122.10 (119.49).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 9 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1250 to 1675 lbs., 58.00 to 61.50; high dressing, 63.00; low dressing, 52.00; very high 76.50. Boners, 20 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1225 lbs., 60.00 to 63.00; high dressing, 63.50 to 67.50; low dressing, 55.00 to 58.50. Lean, 6 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1200 lbs., 57.50; low dressing, 50.00 to 56.00. Light, 9 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 62.00; low dressing, 53.50.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 14 head, 1500 to 1950 lbs., 83.50 to 88.50; high dressing, 91.00 to 96.00; low dressing, 75.50 to 80.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 5 years old, 975 to 1200 lbs., 6 to 7 months bred, average quality 1000.00 to 1150.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 5 years old, 700 to 1100 lbs., with 75- to 175-lb. calves, average quality 1100.00 to 1225.00; 6 years old, 1350 lbs., with 200-lb. calves, high quality 1425.00; 7 to 10 years old, 1100 to 1200 lbs., with 150- to 200-lb. calves, average quality 1000.00 to 1125.00.
