Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,243 head selling on Aug. 2, compared to 1,731 head a week ago and 1,753 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, feeder steers were selling $1 to $4 higher, feeder heifers were selling $4 to $5 higher. Steer calves were selling unevenly steady. Heifer calves were selling $1 to $3 higher. Quality was mostly fair to moderate with improved demand. The supply included 60% over 600 pounds and 39% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling steady to $2 lower. Slaughter bulls were trading steady. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 374 cows and bulls sold with 69% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 318 lbs., 200.00; 14 head, 363 to 374 lbs., 191.00; 7 head, 403 to 434 lbs., 181.00 to 182.00 (181.27); 5 head, 458 lbs., 174.00; 14 head, 468 to 490 lbs., 157.00 to 164.00 (160.42) fleshy; 513 to 539 lbs., 164.00 to 166.00 (164.57); 19 head, 509 to 541 lbs., 153.00 to 156.00 (154.67) fleshy; 58 head, 556 lbs., 164.50; 15 head, 566 to 589 lbs., 151.50 to 152.50 (152.02) fleshy; 621 to 640 lbs., 159.50 to 161.00 (160.67); 617 to 637 lbs., 145.00 to 151.50 (149.50) calves; 654 to 681 lbs., 155.50 to 160.50 (158.38); 19 head, 690 lbs., 149.00 calves; 700 to 741 lbs., 150.00 to 151.50 (150.79); 7 head, 779 lbs., 148.75; 10 head, 751 lbs., 140.50 calves; 14 head, 817 lbs., 146.25. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 565 lbs., 160.50; 613 to 621 lbs., 152.50 to 154.50 (154.25); 18 head, 681 to 689 lbs., 145.50 to 152.50 (147.43); 785 to 795 lbs., 145.50 to 146.50 (146.30); 20 head, 825 to 828 lbs., 143.25 to 144.75 (144.15).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 369 to 375 lbs., 181.00 to 193.00 (185.42); 5 head, 498 lbs., 155.00 fleshy; 8 head, 545 lbs., 144.00; 18 head, 509 to 542 lbs., 151.50 to 157.00 (152.96) fleshy; 5 head, 589 lbs., 144.00 fleshy; 13 head, 606 to 607 lbs., 140.00 to 142.00 (141.23) calves; 5 head, 655 lbs., 132.50; 6 head, 664 lbs., 135.00 calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 12 head, 572 lbs., 145.00; 19 head, 730 lbs., 132.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 9 head, 214 lbs., 187.50; 12 head, 285 lbs., 174.00; 355 to 383 lbs., 155.00 to 159.00 (157.78); 458 to 479 lbs., 150.00 to 152.00 (151.15); 7 head, 536 lbs., 155.50; 511 to 537 lbs., 142.00 to 148.50 (144.09) fleshy; 554 to 582 lbs., 149.00 to 154.25 (152.53); 25 head, 581 lbs., 148.50 fleshy; 603 to 638 lbs., 142.50 to 152.50 (147.10); 31 head, 647 lbs., 140.50 calves; 652 to 686 lbs., 143.00 to 149.50 (145.69); 720 to 747 lbs., 144.50 to 149.00 (146.78). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 7 head, 329 lbs., 143.00; 568 to 598 lbs., 138.00 to 147.75 (142.19); 12 head 629 lbs., 141.00; 10 head, 679 lbs., 137.75; 715 to 749 lbs., 136.25 to 136.75 (136.70).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 23 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1275 to 1575 lbs., 55.00 to 58.50; low dressing, 50.00 to 55.00. Boners, 71 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1100 to 1425 lbs., 59.00 to 61.50; high dressing, 63.00; low dressing, 51.00 to 55.00. Lean, 123 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1050 to 1350 lbs., 45.00 to 49.50. Light, 21 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 45.00 to 50.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 19 head, 1200 to 2150 lbs., 84.00 to 90.00; low dressing, 76.00 to 82.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 9 years old, 950 to 1350 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, high quality 975.00 to 1025.00; 5 to 7 years old, 900 to 1200 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 925.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 6 years old, 1200 to 1400 lbs., with 225- to 350-lb. calves, high quality 1375.00 to 1400.00.