Apache Livestock Auction report

The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,626 head selling on Aug. 9, compared to 2,243 head a week ago and 1,265 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers were selling mostly steady on a limited test. Feeder heifers were selling $4 to $5 lower. Steer and heifer calves were selling mostly $3 to $5 higher. Quality was good to attractive with good demand. The supply included 59% over 600 pounds and 52% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling steady to $2 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $3 lower. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 286 cows and bulls sold with 53% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 471 to 497 lbs., 165.00 to 168.00 (166.21) fleshy; 5 head, 510 lbs., 159.00 fleshy; 574 to 588 lbs., 159.00 to 161.00 (159.97); 557 to 583 lbs., 156.00 to 157.00 (156.69) fleshy; 23 head, 638 lbs., 154.00; 18 head, 645 lbs., 146.50 calves; 7 head, 672 lbs., 154.50; 20 head, 702 to 726 lbs., 150.00 to 150.50 (150.28); 14 head, 752 to 797 lbs., 147.00 to 148.00 (147.66); 37 head, 952 lbs., 137.75. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 12 head, 695 lbs., 150.00; 8 head, 738 lbs., 145.50.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 356 lbs., 196.00; 13 head, 495 lbs., 152.00 fleshy; 7 head, 539 lbs., 154.00 fleshy; 8 head, 841 lbs., 128.00; 9 head, 1012 lbs., 116.50.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 349 lbs., 164.00; 10 head, 370 to 371 lbs., 158.50 to 166.00 (162.26); 8 head, 439 lbs., 152.00; 462 to 499 lbs., 151.00 to 157.00 (154.28); 18 head, 511 to 520 lbs., 150.00 to 155.25 (153.23); 20 head, 550 to 598 lbs., 147.50 to 151.00 (150.19); 600 to 637 lbs., 138.00 to 144.00 (142.09); 15 head, 663 to 671 lbs., 140.00 to 142.00 (141.33); 758 to 784 lbs., 138.25 to 138.50 (138.42); 11 head, 943 lbs., 119.75; 9 head, 984 lbs., 110.00; 14 head, 1099 lbs., 112.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 20 head, 651 to 668 lbs., 132.50 to 140.00 (134.71); 8 head, 736 lbs., 132.00. Medium and large frame 3, 6 head, 527 lbs., 57.00 Longhorn.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 24 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1275 to 1800 lbs., 55.00 to 58.50; low dressing, 49.00 to 54.00. Boners, 64 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 56.00 to 59.50; low dressing, 49.00 to 54.00. Lean, 34 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1050 to 1200 lbs., 45.75 to 53.00. Light, 10 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 46.00 to 53.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 20 head, 1250 to 2000 lbs., 81.00 to 87.00; low dressing, 74.00 to 80.00.

Replacement cows: Pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy, and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 8 years old, 900 to 1300 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 785.00 to 960.00; 4 to 8 years old, 1000 to 1150 lbs., 1 to 3 months bred, average quality 600.00 to 750.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 4 years old, 850 to 1000 lbs., with 75- to 300-lb. calves, average quality 1035.00 to 1285.00; 5 years old, 1300 lbs., with 350-lb. calves, average bred back 1435.00.