Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,089 head selling Dec. 6, compared to 3,510 head a week ago and 1,481 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 $9 to $12 lower, feeder heifers were selling $3 to $8 lower. Steer and heifer calves were selling $4 to $15 lower. Quality was fair to attractive. Demand was very weak with the forecast of ice and snow the next several days. The supply included 31% over 600 pounds and 41% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $5 to $7 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $4 to $5 lower. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 198 cows and bulls sold with 42% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 343 lbs., 177.50; 16 head, 357 to 358 lbs., 180.00 to 189.00 (186.18); 20 head, 414 to 445 lbs., 159.00 to 164.00 (162.25); 457 to 485 lbs., 149.00 to 159.00 (155.77); 489 to 498 lbs., 137.50 to 148.00 (141.48) fleshy; 503 to 521 lbs., 148.00 to 156.00 (153.51); 17 head, 500 to 531 lbs., 135.00 to 149.00 (142.36) fleshy; 561 to 592 lbs., 141.00 to 148.00 (144.24); 583 to 591 lbs., 130.00 to 133.00 (131.25) fleshy; 11 head, 607 to 635 lbs., 124.00 to 128.00 (126.14) calves; 666 to 697 lbs., 130.00 to 136.00 (132.25); 14 head, 683 to 685 lbs., 118.00 to 123.00 (121.21) calves; 5 head, 714 lbs., 120.00 calves; 7 head, 784 lbs., 135.00; 7 head, 759 lbs., 120.00 calves; 7 head, 861 lbs., 129.00; 13 head, 908 to 913 lbs., 124.00 to 130.00 (127.22). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 10 head, 499 lbs., 149.00; 11 head, 514 lbs., 129.50 fleshy; 34 head, 595 lbs., 131.00; 604 to 627 lbs., 130.00; 654 to 693 lbs., 127.00 to 133.50 (130.01); 10 head, 730 lbs., 130.00; 6 head, 753 lbs., 129.00. Feeder Holstein steers, Medium and large frame 2 to 3, 6 head, 736 lbs., 65.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 351 to 392 lbs., 131.00 to 134.50 (132.68); 5 head, 353 lbs., 115.00 fleshy; 408 to 446 lbs., 132.00 to 136.50 (134.99); 5 head, 425 lbs., 127.50 fleshy; 5 head, 457 lbs., 137.00; 455 to 498 lbs., 120.00 to 125.00 (122.42) fleshy; 518 to 540 lbs., 124.50 to 126.00 (124.74); 503 to 530 lbs., 115.00 to 121.00 (119.23) fleshy; 551 to 599 lbs., 115.00 to 120.50 (118.11) fleshy; 661 to 663 lbs., 126.50 to 131.00 (127.52); 12 head, 680 to 690 lbs., 113.00 to 114.00 (113.41) calves; 17 head, 711 to 739 lbs., 123.00 to 126.00 (123.86); 13 head, 762 lbs., 114.00 calves; 12 head, 812 lbs., 126.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 13 head, 319 to 340 lbs., 129.00 to 134.00 (131.23); 5 head, 360 lbs., 133.00; 8 head, 502 lbs., 110.00 fleshy; 7 head, 581 lbs., 110.00 fleshy.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 368 lbs., 160.00; 5 head, 444 lbs., 155.00 fleshy; 5 head, 492 lbs., 135.00 fleshy; 12 head, 511 lbs., 134.00 fleshy; 14 head, 556 lbs., 142.75; 8 head, 576 lbs., 131.00 fleshy; 20 head, 615 to 620 lbs., 115.00 to 119.00 (117.99) calves; 5 head, 694 lbs., 117.00 calves; 10 head, 783 to 798 lbs., 118.00 to 120.00 (119.01); 12 head, 801 lbs., 118.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 630 lbs., 124.00. Medium and large frame 2, 10 head, 516 lbs., 113.00.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 19 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1700 lbs., 47.00 to 48.00; low dressing, 40.00 to 42.00. Boners, 26 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1100 to 1350 lbs., 45.00 to 50.00; low dressing, 39.00 to 43.50. Lean, 13 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1050 to 1250 lbs., 42.50; low dressing, 34.00 to 40.00. Light, 9 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 43.50; low dressing, 32.00 to 38.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 16 head, 1250 to 2050 lbs., 67.00 to 71.50; high dressing, 79.00; low dressing, 62.00 to 65.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 5 years old, 1075 to 1400 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, high quality 1110.00 to 1375.00; 3 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1500 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, high to average quality 925.00 to 1060.00; 5 to 8 years old, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 750.00 to 975.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 years old, 850 lbs., with 75-lb. calves, low quality 875.00; 5 years old, 700 to 800 lbs., with 100- to 200-lb. calves, longhorn 450.00.