Apache Livestock Auction report

The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,954 head selling on June 28, compared to 2,200 head a week ago, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers were selling $3 to $4 lower. Feeder heifers were not tested. Steer and heifer calves were selling mostly $4 to $5 lower on a limited test. Quality was good to attractive with moderate demand. The supply included 61% over 600 pounds and 40% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling steady to $2 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling $2 higher. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 191 cows and bulls sold with 72% going to packers. Apache auction will be closed for the July 4th holiday.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 313 to 349 lbs., 183.00 to 184.00 (183.53); 6 head, 363 lbs., 198.00; 5 head, 416 lbs., 179.00; 16 head, 484 lbs., 162.00; 9 head, 495 lbs., 152.00 fleshy; 17 head, 500 to 517 lbs., 148.00 to 156.50 (153.94) fleshy; 558 to 563 lbs., 160.00 to 165.00 (161.50); 557 to 593 lbs., 140.00 to 150.75 (144.97) fleshy; 601 to 628 lbs., 159.00 to 159.50 (159.21); 27 head, 602 lbs., 142.00 calves; 655 to 679 lbs., 154.00 to 155.50 (154.52); 14 head, 652 to 660 lbs., 138.00 to 145.00 (141.52) calves; 703 to 747 lbs., 142.00 to 149.50 (146.84); 711 to 746 lbs., 134.00 to 137.75 (136.66) calves; 62 head, 753 lbs., 146.25; 814 to 825 lbs., 142.25 to 143.50 (143.16); 10 head, 860 to 866 lbs., 130.50 to 131.50 (131.00); 10 head, 911 to 935 lbs., 125.00 to 130.00 (127.03). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 556 lbs., 157.00; 13 head, 609 to 610 lbs., 149.00 to 155.00 (152.23); 5 head, 692 lbs., 147.00; 5 head, 702 lbs., 144.50; 18 head, 828 lbs., 135.50.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 411 lbs., 161.00 fleshy; 5 head, 473 lbs., 153.00 fleshy; 6 head, 513 lbs., 148.00; 11 head, 533 lbs., 142.50 fleshy; 5 head, 612 lbs., 140.00; 6 head, 809 lbs., 125.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 446 lbs., 155.00; 5 head, 544 lbs., 130.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 310 lbs., 158.00; 14 head, 408 to 434 lbs., 148.00 to 150.00 (148.83); 17 head, 451 to 466 lbs., 144.00 to 146.00 (144.88); 471 to 489 lbs., 139.50 to 144.00 (141.08) fleshy; 531 to 549 lbs., 133.50 to 141.00 (134.61) fleshy; 10 head, 550 lbs., 140.00; 557 to 574 lbs., 129.00 to 137.00 (135.13) fleshy; 6 head, 637 lbs., 136.00; 31 head, 607 lbs., 130.50 calves; 93 head, 672 lbs., 134.00; 658 to 665 lbs., 120.00 to 128.00 (127.07) calves; 5 head, 726 lbs., 125.00; 7 head, 736 lbs., 118.00 calves; 7 head, 749 lbs., 122.00 fleshy. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 567 to 591 lbs., 133.25 to 137.00 (136.07); 610 to 649 lbs., 127.00 to 135.00 (130.39); 682 to 693 lbs., 125.50 to 132.00 (130.21); 13 head, 736 lbs., 120.00.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 33 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1750 lbs., 59.00 to 64.00; low dressing, 54.50 to 58.00. Boners, 43 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1700 lbs., 59.00 to 65.00; high dressing, 67.00 to 68.00; low dressing, 54.50 to 58.50. Lean, 27 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1050 to 1250 lbs., 57.50 to 60.50; low dressing, 51.50 to 55.50. Light, 15 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 62.00; low dressing, 49.00 to 56.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 20 head, 1350 to 2050 lbs., 84.50 to 89.00; high dressing, 91.50 to 96.00; low dressing, 82.00 to 84.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 to 5 years old, 900 to 1150 lbs., 2 to 5 months bred, average quality 875.00 to 950.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 5 years old, 1150 to 1300 lbs., with 100- to 200-lb. calves, average quality 1010.00 to 1225.00; 2 to 5 years old, 675 to 1000 lbs., with 100- to 200-lb. calves, low quality 500.00 to 600.00.