Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,608 head selling on Sept. 13, compared to 870 head a week ago and 1,879 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, there were not enough feeder steers, feeder heifers, steer calves and heifer calves not enough cattle from Sept. 6 sale for a market test, however a lower undertone was noted. Quality was fair to attractive fair demand. The supply included 44% over 600 pounds and 36% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $2 to $3 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling steady. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 475 cows and bulls sold with 34% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 311 to 338 lbs., 185.00 to 213.00 (202.24); 15 head, 362 to 381 lbs., 180.00 to 185.00 (182.65); 14 head, 405 to 432 lbs., 173.50 to 181.00 (176.07); 11 head, 459 to 498 lbs., 173.00 to 174.00 (173.43); 9 head, 453 to 493 lbs., 150.00 to 162.00 (155.59) fleshy; 18 head, 514 to 537 lbs., 149.00 to 160.00 (155.89) fleshy; 20 head, 565 to 598 lbs., 155.00 to 168.00 (161.32); 551 to 587 lbs., 142.00 to 152.00 (147.97) fleshy; 600 to 642 lbs., 148.00 to 158.00 (153.45); 7 head, 641 lbs., 145.00 calves; 656 to 693 lbs., 150.50 to 155.50 (153.29); 15 head, 677 to 694 lbs., 141.00 to 144.00 (143.02) calves; 760 to 778 lbs., 143.50 to 150.25 (147.76); 6 head, 808 lbs., 148.50.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 303 lbs., 163.00; 11 head, 407 to 418 lbs., 147.00 to 149.00 (148.10); 5 head, 470 lbs., 147.00; 14 head, 521 to 548 lbs., 149.00 to 155.00 (151.21); 502 to 532 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (142.63) fleshy; 18 head, 561 to 585 lbs., 149.00 to 153.25 (152.10); 11 head, 568 to 581 lbs., 133.00 to 143.00 (138.51) fleshy; 609 to 618 lbs., 148.50 to 152.25 (150.56); 613 to 649 lbs., 135.00 to 142.00 (137.79) calves; 11 head, 651 lbs., 136.00 calves; 17 head, 723 lbs., 140.00.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 411 lbs., 170.00; 10 head, 455 to 462 lbs., 158.00 to 164.50 (161.23); 18 head, 559 to 598 lbs., 132.00 to 140.00 (137.19) fleshy; 5 head, 681 lbs., 140.00; 6 head, 712 lbs., 139.50 calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 7 head, 663 lbs., 138.00.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 31 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1250 to 1600 lbs., 55.00 to 60.50; low dressing, 50.50 to 54.50. Boners, 53 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1750 lbs., 55.50 to 59.00; high dressing, 61.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 55.00. Lean, 29 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1075 to 1300 lbs., 44.00 to 51.50. Light, 23 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 55.00; low dressing, 43.00 to 50.50.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 27 head, 1200 to 2025 lbs., 80.50 to 85.00; low dressing, 74.00 to 80.00.
Replacement Cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 to 4 years old, 1150 to 1175 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, high quality 925.00 to 1050.00; 5 to 7 years old, 1100 to 1325 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 850.00 to 885.00; 3 to 5 years old, 925 to 1200 lbs., 2 to 4 bred, average quality 650.00 to 835.00; 10 years old, 675 to 900 lbs., 2 to 3 months bred, Longhorn 500.00 to 725.00; 10 years old, 1050 to 1075 lbs., 7 to 8 months bred, Longhorn 800.00 to 900.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 700 to 1050 lbs., with 225- to 400-lb. calves, high quality 1200.00 to 1500.00; 10 years old, 850 to 950 lbs., with 50- to 75-lb. calves, Longhorn 800.00 to 1300.00.