Apache Livestock Auction report

The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 842 head selling on Oct. 11, compared to 2,241 head on Sept. 27 and 2,957 head last year, according to the USDA-Texas Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to the Sept. 27 sale, feeder steers and heifers as well as the calves were lightly tested due to the heavy rainfall in the trade area, with a lower undertone noted. Quality was average to attractive with moderate demand for the calves. The supply included 36% over 600 pounds and 39% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $2 to $3 lower. Slaughter bulls were not tested. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 178 cows and bulls sold with 58% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 320 to 326 lbs., 203.00 to 210.00 (206.47); 9 head, 378 to 390 lbs., 192.50 to 196.00 (194.47); 5 head, 472 lbs., 160.00 fleshy; 10 head, 514 lbs., 161.50; 11 head, 528 to 535 lbs., 156.00 to 160.00 (158.90) fleshy; 19 head, 552 to 559 lbs., 147.00 to 156.50 (153.33) fleshy; 15 head, 602 to 637 lbs., 141.50 to 145.00 (143.79) calves; 7 head, 619 lbs., 152.25) fleshy; 655 to 661 lbs., 143.50 to 147.00 (146.36) calves; 18 head, 659 to 695 lbs., 148.00 to 150.00 (149.14) fleshy; 8 head, 734 lbs., 140.00 calves; 5 head, 752 lbs., 140.00) calves; 6 head, 801 lbs., 150.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 468 lbs., 164.00; 5 head, 495 lbs., 157.00 fleshy; 19 head, 551 lbs., 160.00; 11 head, 550 to 577 lbs., 147.00 to 152.00 (148.76) fleshy; 13 head, 717 to 720 lbs., 128.00 to 132.00 (130.46). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 609 lbs., 141.00; 7 head, 680 lbs., 131.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 378 to 395 lbs., 144.00 to 152.00 (149.63); 11 head, 433 to 449 lbs., 142.00 to 153.00 (151.04); 14 head, 479 to 496 lbs., 151.00; 500 to 535 lbs., 145.00 to 150.00 (147.89); 5 head, 528 lbs., 135.00 fleshy; 553 to 588 lbs., 134.00 to 140.00 (136.95) fleshy; 5 head, 606 lbs., 134.00 calves; 12 head, 662 to 664 lbs., 122.00 to 127.00 (124.50) calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 7 head, 501 lbs., 120.50 fleshy.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 30 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1700 lbs., 54.00 to 58.00; low dressing, 47.00 to 53.00. Boners, 24 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1550 lbs., 55.00; low dressing, 45.00 to 52.00. Lean, 28 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1075 to 1200 lbs., 43.00 to 45.50. Light, 7 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 48.00; low dressing, 39.00 to 43.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 15 head, 1225 to 2125 lbs., 80.00 to 83.50; low dressing, 72.50 to 77.50.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 to 6 years old, 1175 to 1400 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 900.00 to 1025.00; 7 to 8 years old, 950 to 1200 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality 650.00 to 725.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 to 7 years old, 750 to 1050 lbs., with 125- to 300-lb. calves, average quality 1050.00 to 1250.00.