Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,146 head selling on May 24, compared to 1,432 head a week ago and 1,685 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 $1 to $3 higher. Steer and heifer calves were selling unevenly steady on a limited test. Quality was fair to good with moderate demand. The supply included 76% over 600 pounds and 52% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling steady to $1 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling $1 to $2 higher. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 240 cows and bulls sold with 71% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 335 lbs., 214.00; 5 head, 381 lbs., 192.00; 6 head, 425 lbs., 172.00; 16 head, 451 to 457 lbs., 173.00 to 185.00 (176.92); 505 to 513 lbs., 174.50 to 175.50 (174.62); 15 head, 635 lbs., 153.00; 654 to 681 lbs., 143.00 to 148.50 (143.92); 769 to 782 lbs., 134.00 to 137.50 (136.51); 801 to 848 lbs., 130.00 to 135.25 (131.13); 870 to 886 lbs., 122.00 to 126.00 (125.31); 907 to 925 lbs., 120.00 to 121.50 (120.82); 22 head, 960 lbs., 115.75. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 14 head, 522 to 540 lbs., 145.50 to 158.50 (153.96); 19 head, 574 lbs., 150.00; 620 to 635 lbs., 143.00 to 153.50 (151.23); 20 head, 664 to 688 lbs., 135.00 to 137.00 (135.59); 13 head, 700 lbs., 130.50; 22 head, 750 lbs., 131.50.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 344 lbs., 205.00; 6 head, 408 lbs., 169.00; 464 to 491 lbs., 163.50 to 165.00 (163.97); 6 head, 535 lbs., 145.00 fleshy; 11 head, 572 to 597 lbs., 136.00 to 147.50 (141.35) fleshy; 7 head, 780 lbs., 119.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 370 to 387 lbs., 161.00 to 166.00 (163.44); 8 head, 426 lbs., 148.00; 12 head, 478 lbs., 149.50; 508 to 544 lbs., 142.00 to 145.00 (144.42); 6 head, 513 lbs., 138.00 fleshy; 13 head, 555 lbs., 143.50; 612 to 633 lbs., 133.00 to 141.00 (136.73); 8 head, 620 lbs., 125.00 calves; 13 head, 637 lbs., 132.00 fleshy; 655 to 668 lbs., 130.00 to 134.00 (130.97); 96 head, 747 lbs., 127.00; 753 to 797 lbs., 115.10 to 124.50 (118.31); 807 to 839 lbs., 112.50 to 122.00 (117.16); 882 to 894 lbs., 106.00 to 116.10 (113.56); 7 head, 1005 lbs., 106.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 438 lbs., 131.00; 16 head, 499 lbs., 135.00; 511 to 545 lbs., 139.00 to 142.00 (140.89); 18 head, 584 to 598 lbs., 130.00 to 136.50 (132.95); 5 head, 620 lbs., 124.00; 658 to 689 lbs., 117.00 to 127.00 (124.63).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 39 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1850 lbs., 56.00 to 59.00; high dressing, 62.00; low dressing, 53.00 to 55.50. Boners, 50 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1550 lbs, 57.00 to 60.00; high dressing, 62.50 to 66.00; high dressing, 52.00 to 55.50. Lean, 46 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1250 lbs., 47.50 to 53.50. Light, 23 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 55.00; low dressing, 46.50 to 52.50.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 13 head, 1450 to 1850 lbs., 82.00 to 87.50; low dressing, 76.00 to 80.50.
Replacement Cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 5 years old, 1000 to 1500 lbs., 3 to 6 months bred, average quality 1035.00 to 1075.00; 5 to 8 years old, 1050 to 1200 lbs., 5 months bred, average quality 790.00 to 860.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 years old, 1000 lbs., with 150-lb. calves, average quality 1250.00.