Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,200 head selling on June 21, compared to 1,760 head a week ago and 1,875 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 $4 higher on a limited test. There were not enough steer calves for a comparable market test. Heifer calves were selling unevenly steady on a limited test. Quality was fair to good with moderate demand. The supply included 52% over 600 pounds and 40% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $3 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling steady. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 251 cows and bulls sold with 70% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 321 to 345 lbs., 186.00 to 199.00 (192.20); 416 to 420 lbs., 178.00; 450 to 463 lbs., 166.00 to 173.00 (169.65); 5 head, 499 lbs., 157.00 fleshy; 7 head, 546 lbs., 163.00 fleshy; 5 head, 635 lbs., 157.50; 652 to 678 lbs., 156.00 to 162.00 (158.96); 707 to 717 lbs., 146.50 to 150.25 (149.67); 760 to 799 lbs., 141.75 to 142.50 (141.97); 5 head, 885 lbs., 130.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 17 head, 530 to 541 lbs., 158.00 to 164.50 (162.56); 552 to 583 lbs., 149.00 to 164.50 (156.25); 7 head, 606 lbs., 154.00; 10 head, 654 lbs., 142.00; 700 to 748 lbs., 135.50 to 145.00 (138.29); 760 to 798 lbs., 137.50 to 140.50 (139.58); 893 to 896 lbs., 124.50 to 127.50 (127.13). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 712 lbs., 122.50.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 9 head, 362 lbs., 185.00; 10 head, 415 to 420 lbs., 174.00 to 177.00 (175.51); 13 head, 452 to 475 (466 157.00 to 158.00 (157.63) fleshy; 5 head, 501 lbs., 146.00 fleshy; 8 head, 586 lbs., 148.00 fleshy; 6 head, 600 lbs., 133.00 calves.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 303 to 333 lbs., 156.00 to 161.00 (159.47); 400 to 431 lbs., 146.00 to 158.00 (153.23); 450 to 469 lbs., 147.00 to 151.00 (149.98); 5 head, 494 lbs., 139.00 fleshy; 21 head, 532 lbs., 145.00; 513 to 544 lbs., 136.00 to 142.50 (141.23) fleshy; 11 head, 604 lbs., 140.00; 9 head, 648 lbs., 130.00 fleshy; 7 head, 663 lbs., 130.00 fleshy; 710 to 736 lbs., 127.00 to 131.00 (129.39); 11 head, 815 lbs., 128.50; 17 head, 841 lbs., 116.00 full; 8 head, 894 lbs., 120.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 8 head, 504 lbs., 142.50; 570 to 596 lbs., 137.00 to 141.00 (138.59); 651 to 698 lbs., 124.00 to 133.00 (128.74); 6 head, 788 lbs., 124.50. Medium and large frame 2, 13 head, 767 lbs., 115.50.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 44 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1225 to 1725 lbs., 59.00 to 64.00; low dressing, 55.00 to 58.00. Boners, 69 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1025 to 1450 lbs., 58.50 to 63.50; high dressing, 64.00 to 66.00; low dressing, 54.00 to 58.00. Lean, 18 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1050 to 1250 lbs., 58.00; low dressing, 51.50 to 56.00. Light, 14 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 57.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 48.00 to 53.50.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 31 head, 1250 to 2500 lbs., 84.00 to 87.00; high dressing, 87.50 to 96.50; low dressing, 79.00 to 83.50.
Replacement Cows: All were pretested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 to 4 years old, 1300 lbs., 7 to 8 months bred, high quality 1160.00; 2 to 6 years old, 900 to 1300 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 875.00 to 1050.00; 3 to 6 years old, 900 to 1050 lbs., 1 to 3 months bred, average quality 675.00 to 885.00; 7 years old, 1125 to 1225 lbs., 6 months bred, average quality 760.00 to 785.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 650 to 800 lbs., with 75- to 200-lb. calves, low quality 860.00 to 910.00; 5 years old, 1250 lbs., with 175-lb. calves, average quality 1250.00.