Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,800 head sellling on Aug. 30, compared to 1,654 head a week ago and 959 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 calves were selling steady to $3 higher. Heifer calves were selling $2 to $4 higher. Quality was good to attractive with good demand on the better cattle. The supply included 40% over 600 pounds and 44% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $3 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $1 lower. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 259 cows and bulls sold with 35% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 304 to 335 lbs., 197.00 to 216.00 (204.83); 5 head, 372 lbs., 180.00; 16 head, 428 lbs., 180.00; 7 head, 426 lbs., 166.50 fleshy; 8 head, 452 to 461 lbs., 172.00 to 176.00 (173.48); 507 to 526 lbs., 160.00 to 169.00 (165.87); 11 head, 547 lbs., 160.50 fleshy; 553 to 567 lbs., 159.75 to 161.50 (159.83); 21 head, 598 lbs., 150.00 fleshy; 612 to 625 lbs., 154.00 to 158.25 (157.35); 13 head, 609 to 626 lbs., 141.00 to 144.00 (142.59) calves; 16 head, 657 to 674 lbs., 152.00 to 157.00 (155.09); 13 head, 669 to 672 lbs., 140.00 to 144.00 (142.15) calves; 19 head, 703 lbs., 151.75; 66 head, 763 lbs., 149.00; 6 head, 833 lbs., 145.00; 7 head, 818 lbs., 140.00 calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 11 head, 480 lbs., 151.00; 45 head, 670 lbs., 145.00 to 150.00 (146.67); 15 head, 717 lbs., 150.50; 35 head, 766 lbs., 143.75.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 469 lbs., 167.00; 8 head, 518 lbs., 150.00; 9 head, 584 lbs., 139.00 fleshy; 11 head, 663 lbs., 137.50; 5 head, 823 lbs., 126.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 10 head, 391 lbs., 160.00; 6 head, 516 lbs., 136.50 fleshy; 6 head, 647 lbs., 130.00; 7 head, 681 lbs., 129.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 314 lbs., 160.00; 11 head, 358 to 370 lbs., 156.00; 407 to 436 lbs., 154.00 to 159.00 (156.17); 450 to 491 lbs., 146.00 to 152.00 (150.65); 503 to 536 lbs., 144.50 to 148.50 (146.41); 504 to 540 lbs., 135.00 to 141.00 (137.97) fleshy; 573 to 594 lbs., 147.50 to 156.25 (151.20); 18 head, 551 to 576 lbs., 135.00 to 138.00 (136.51) fleshy; 10 head, 623 to 638 lbs., 145.00 to 149.00 (147.02); 17 head, 615 to 629 lbs., 133.00 to 134.00 (133.71) calves; 12 head, 652 lbs., 141.50; 713 to 723 lbs., 139.50 to 144.50 (140.34). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 445 lbs., 142.00; 6 head, 438 lbs., 140.00 fleshy; 6 head, 487 lbs., 135.00; 7 head, 511 lbs., 137.00; 14 head, 561 to 588 lbs., 140.00 to 141.00 (140.51); 6 head, 738 lbs., 131.50.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 24 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1600 lbs., 55.50 to 60.00; high dressing, 61.50 to 64.50; low dressing, 51.00 to 54.50. Boners, 18 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1150 to 1500 lbs., 55.50 to 58.50; high dressing, 60.00; low dressing, 50.50 to 54.50. Lean, 23 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1025 to 1200 lbs., 46.50 to 50.50. Light, 9 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 51.00 to 55.50; low dressing, 47.00 to 50.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 17 head, 1350 to 1975 lbs., 81.50 to 86.00; high dressing, 89.00 to 91.00; low dressing, 77.50.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 7 years old, 900 to 1400 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, average quality 885.00 to 1085.00; 7 to 10 years old, 1175 to 1350 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 710.00 to 885.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 5 years old, 1100 to 1400 lbs., with 150- to 350-lb. calves, high quality 1125.00 to 1375.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1500 lbs., with 100- to 250-lb. calves, average quality 1000.00 to 1025.00.