Apache Livestock Auction report

The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,471 head selling on Oct. 25, compared to 1,518 head a week ago, and 2,518 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers were selling $2 to $4 lower. Feeder heifers were selling $1 to $2 higher on a limited test. Steer calves were selling mostly $2 to $4 lower. Heifer calves were selling $1 to $3 lower. Quality was fair to attractive with moderate demand. The supply included 56% over 600 pounds and 27% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling steady. There were not enough slaughter bulls to test. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 313 cows and bulls sold with 52% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 322 lbs., 200.00; 10 head, 350 lbs., 189.00; 11 head, 447 lbs., 178.00; 451 to 496 lbs., 165.00 to 170.00 (166.31); 544 to 549 lbs., 145.00 to 151.00 (148.42) fleshy; 13 head, 570 to 571 lbs., 155.00 to 162.50 (159.62); 570 to 586 lbs., 146.50 to 152.00 (149.24) fleshy; 7 head, 622 lbs., 154.00; 12 head, 626 to 646 lbs., 139.00 to 140.50 (139.89) calves; 662 to 675 lbs., 150.00 to 154.50 (151.51); 650 to 695 lbs., 136.50 to 140.00 (138.29) calves; 719 to 734 lbs., 150.00 to 154.10 (153.83); 14 head, 732 lbs., 138.50 calves; 12 head, 778 lbs., 145.00; 810 to 815 lbs., 146.00 to 149.00 (148.81); 11 head, 879 lbs., 143.25. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 8 head, 663 lbs., 135.00. Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 545 lbs., 140.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 340 lbs., 157.00; 15 head, 417 to 440 lbs., 140.00 to 152.00 (144.89); 465 to 497 lbs., 134.00 to 140.00 (137.82) fleshy; 501 to 514 lbs., 132.00 to 140.00 (135.84) fleshy; 5 head, 575 lbs., 142.50; 563 to 599 lbs., 131.00 to 135.00 (132.93) fleshy; 11 head, 605 lbs., 149.00; 20 head, 602 to 618 lbs., 128.00 to 134.00 (132.17) calves; 6 head, 702 lbs., 140.50; 15 head, 729 lbs., 126.75 calves; 5 head, 549 lbs., 137.00; 5 head, 626 lbs., 121.00 calves.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 411 lbs., 178.00; 5 head, 490 lbs., 155.00 fleshy; 5 head, 510 lbs., 160.00; 535 to 544 lbs., 141.00 to 152.00 (148.21) fleshy; 5 head, 560 lbs., 155.00; 606 to 646 lbs., 134.50 to 141.00 (136.97) calves; 15 head, 660 to 694 lbs., 132.00 to 134.00 (133.31) calves; 7 head, 996 lbs., 131.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 7 head, 582 lbs., 136.50.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 40 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1300 to 1875 lbs., 51.00 to 55.50; high dressing, 59.00; low dressing, 46.00 to 50.00. Boners, 58 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1450 lbs., 54.00; low dressing, 44.00 to 50.50. Lean, 48 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1050 to 1350 lbs., 38.00 to 44.00. Light, 5 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 42.00 to 47.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 13 head, 1350 to 2125 lbs., 76.50 to 78.00; low dressing, 71.00 to 74.50.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 5 years old, 850 to 1300 lbs., 3 to 6 months bred, average quality 900.00 to 1110.00; 4 to 6 years old, 950 to 1200 lbs., 1 to 4 months bred, average quality 700.00 to 800.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 to 6 years old, 700 to 1100 lbs., with 125- to 200-lb. calves, average quality 925.00 to 1025.00.