Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,518 head selling on Oct. 18, compared to 842 head a week ago and 2,099 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 $3 to $6 lower in a limited test. Steer calves were selling mostly $4 to $5 lower. Heifer calves were selling steady to $5 lower. Quality was fair to attractive with moderate demand. The supply included 32% over 600 pounds and 38% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $3 lower. Slaughter bulls were trading steady. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 271 cows and bulls sold with 65% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 9 head, 350 to 398 lbs., 193.00; 415 to 447 lbs., 170.00 to 187.00 (180.26); 462 to 489 lbs., 165.25 to 168.50 (167.24); 500 to 522 lbs., 167.00 to 170.00 (169.08); 520 to 538 lbs., 154.00 to 158.00 (155.15) fleshy; 28 head, 576 lbs., 157.00; 14 head, 574 lbs., 148.00 fleshy; 624 to 638 lbs., 150.00 to 153.00 (151.39); 619 to 647 lbs., 135.00 to 144.00 (139.86) calves; 5 head, 684 lbs., 137.00 calves; 8 head, 681 lbs., 142.50 fleshy; 15 head, 731 to 745 lbs., 148.00 to 153.50 (149.86); 5 head, 733 lbs., 134.00 calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 369 lbs., 170.00; 9 head, 432 lbs., 179.00; 6 head, 635 lbs., 148.00.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 353 lbs., 190.00; 7 head, 434 lbs., 187.00; 10 head, 495 to 496 lbs., 163.50 to 164.00 (163.75); 5 head, 488 lbs., 153.00 fleshy; 19 head, 508 to 519 lbs., 154.00 to 156.50 (155.57); 9 head, 648 lbs., 129.00 calves; 19 head, 661 to 678 lbs., 117.50 to 128.00 (122.62) calves; 5 head, 726 lbs., 126.00; 5 head, 750 lbs., 115.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 534 lbs., 152.00; 28 head, 610 lbs., 134.50.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 19 head, 380 to 393 lbs., 160.00 to 164.00 (161.52); 17 head, 437 to 442 lbs., 142.00 to 147.50 (145.90); 13 head, 454 to 456 lbs., 150.00 to 152.00 (150.77); 460 to 498 lbs., 134.00 to 147.50 (142.50) fleshy; 502 to 529 lbs., 143.00 to 146.50 (145.24); 531 to 545 lbs., 134.00 to 137.00 (136.58) fleshy; 570 to 588 lbs., 130.00 to 139.00 (136.87) fleshy; 16 head, 618 to 639 lbs., 146.00 to 148.50 (147.39); 15 head, 600 to 649 lbs., 127.00 to 134.00 (130.45) calves; 11 head, 672 to 689 lbs., 116.50 to 120.00 (118.07) calves; 6 head, 725 lbs., 141.00; 7 head, 896 lbs., 125.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 8 head, 603 lbs., 139.00.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 19 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1725 lbs., 52.00 to 55.50; high dressing, 60.00; low dressing, 47.00 to 51.50. Boners, 49 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1450 lbs., 52.50 to 54.50; low dressing, 44.50 to 51.00. Lean, 76 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1025 to 1225 lbs., 43.00 to 47.00. Light, 14 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 48.00; low dressing, 39.50 to 46.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 18 head, 1300 to 2025 lbs., 80.50 to 83.50; low dressing, 71.00 to 78.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 7 years old, 950 to 1350 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality 900.00 to 1050.00; 5 to 8 years old, 975 to 1200 lbs., 4 months bred, average quality 650.00 to 710.00.