Apache Livestock Auction report

The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,766 head selling on Sept. 20, compared to 1,608 head a week ago and 1,724 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 steady to $4 higher. There were not enough feeder heifers for a market test. Steer and heifer calves were selling $2 to $3 lower. Quality was average to attractive with moderate demand. The supply included 31% over 600 pounds and 43% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 higher. Slaughter bulls were trading steady. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 241 cows and bulls sold with 55% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 372 to 398 lbs., 178.00 to 181.00 (179.83); 17 head, 454 to 468 lbs., 164.00 to 180.50 (175.75); 481 to 499 lbs., 145.00 to 163.00 (154.09) fleshy; 508 to 527 lbs., 160.50 to 165.00 (162.20); 510 to 537 lbs., 157.00 to 162.00 (161.25) fleshy; 19 head, 563 to 570 lbs., 158.50 to 160.50 (159.14); 578 to 597 lbs., 143.50 to 156.25 (150.60) fleshy; 608 to 643 lbs., 149.00 to 159.50 (152.25); 629 to 644 lbs., 134.00 to 143.00 (139.68) calves; 660 to 695 lbs., 155.00 to 160.00 (157.52); 13 head, 748 lbs., 156.50; 7 head, 734 lbs., 137.00 calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 549 lbs., 161.00; 11 head, 500 lbs., 152.00 fleshy; 9 head, 623 lbs., 147.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 315 lbs., 154.50; 403 to 430 lbs., 148.00 to 155.00 (149.98); 19 head, 427 to 428 lbs., 139.00 to 145.00 (143.42) fleshy; 450 to 482 lbs., 139.00 to 144.00 (141.95) fleshy; 500 to 541 lbs., 131.00 to 145.50 (138.24) fleshy; 5 head, 551 lbs., 150.00; 553 to 584 lbs., 138.50 to 143.50 (140.68) fleshy; 604 to 627 lbs., 136.50 to 140.00 (139.31) calves; 12 head, 658 lbs., 145.50; 7 head, 747 lbs., 140.50; 45 head, 969 lbs., 128.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 492 lbs., 142.00; 11 head, 538 lbs., 139.50; 11 head, 555 lbs., 142.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 13 head, 365 to 391 lbs., 172.00 to 185.00 (176.79); 453 to 487 lbs., 144.00 to 157.00 (152.55) fleshy; 531 to 548 lbs., 138.00 to 147.50 (142.77) fleshy; 5 head, 557 lbs., 147.00; 5 head, 592 lbs., 133.00 fleshy; 600 to 643 lbs., 123.00 to 140.00 (131.89) calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 512 lbs., 130.00 fleshy.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 27 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1300 to 1575 lbs., 55.00 to 61.50; low dressing, 53.00 to 54.00. Boners, 34 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1350 lbs., 55.00 to 60.00; high dressing, 63.50; low dressing, 49.00 to 54.00. Lean, 45 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1025 to 1250 lbs., 44.00 to 52.00; 15 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 41.00 to 46.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 12 head, 1250 to 2000 lbs., 81.00 to 85.00; low dressing, 78.00 to 79.50.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1000 to 1275 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, high quality 900.00 to 1025.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 years old, 800 lbs., with 100-lb. calves, average quality 1010.00.