Apache Livestock Auction report

The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,777 head selling on May 10, compared to 1,300 head a week ago and 2,914 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 $1 to $5 lower. Feeder heifers weighing 600 to 700 pounds were selling $10 lower, 700 to 800 pounds were selling $1 to $3 lower. Steer and heifer calves were selling $4 to $8 lower. Quality was average to attractive with good demand for thin grazing type cattle. The supply included 80% over 600 pounds and 33% heifers. Slaughter cows and bulls were selling $4 to $5 lower. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 303 cows and bulls sold with 56% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 310 lbs., 196.00; 384 to 399 lbs., 181.00 to 198.00 (185.48); 9 head, 434 lbs., 179.00; 530 to 547 lbs., 167.00 to 169.50 (168.73); 5 head, 522 lbs., 164.00 fleshy; 21 head, 563 lbs., 157.00 fleshy; 604 to 646 lbs., 154.50 to 159.00 (154.75); 650 to 688 lbs., 148.50 to 154.50 (150.64); 11 head, 676 lbs., 137.50 calves; 708 to 747 lbs., 138.00 to 144.00 (140.86); 28 head, 719 lbs., 154.00 thin fleshed; 750 to 793 lbs., 132.25 to 142.00 (137.12); 811 to 846 lbs., 128.00 to 134.50 (131.50); 855 to 892 lbs., 120.00 to 131.50 (125.37); 905 to 947 lbs., 118.75 to 122.00 (121.22); 10 head, 1036 lbs., 115.75. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 497 lbs., 152.00; 9 head, 572 lbs., 162.00; 13 head, 608 lbs., 143.00; 7 head, 699 lbs., 145.00; 13 head, 786 lbs., 130.00; 895 to 89 lbs., 121.00 to 122.50 (121.09).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 448 lbs., 172.00; 7 head, 469 lbs., 166.00; 6 head, 503 lbs., 162.00; 7 head, 643 lbs., 133.00; 11 head, 776 lbs., 127.50.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 320 to 324 lbs., 155.00 to 165.50 (158.92); 400 to 427 lbs., 154.50 to 157.00 (155.30); 457 to 497 lbs., 147.00 to 148.00 (147.81); 16 head, 508 to 521 lbs., 145.00 to 147.00 (145.93); 23 head, 525 lbs., 139.75 fleshy; 6 head, 581 lbs., 130.00 fleshy; 616 to 640 lbs., 135.25 to 138.00 (135.65); 682 to 696 lbs., 130.00 to 131.10 (130.64); 700 to 729 lbs., 122.50 to 131.00 (127.56); 756 to 790 lbs., 120.00 to 123.75 (122.24); 809 to 846 lbs., 113.00 to 120.50 (117.34); 850 to 889 lbs., 108.00 to 116.00 (112.08). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 11 head, 349 lbs., 156.00; 13 head, 365 to 379 lbs., 150.00 to 152.00 (151.10); 15 head, 528 lbs., 140.00; 10 head, 618 lbs., 132.00; 19 head, 650 to 688 lbs., 122.00 to 125.00 (124.24); 8 head, 861 lbs., 112.50.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 26 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1225 to 1575 lbs., 53.00 to 56.50; high dressing, 58.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 52.00. Boners, 59 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1025 to 1425 lbs., 55.50 to 58.50; high dressing, 60.00 to 65.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 55.00. Lean, 17 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1200 lbs., 48.00 to 52.00. Light, 50 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 53.50; high dressing, 58.00; low dressing, 42.00 to 52.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 18 head, 1250 to 2100 lbs., 78.00 to 83.00; high dressing, 84.50 to 89.00; low dressing, 69.00 to 76.50.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 6 years old, 1050 to 1300 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 985.00; 4 to 7 years old, 975 to 1100 lbs., 1 to 4 months bred, average quality 625.00 to 875.00; 7 to 8 years old, 975 to 1275 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, average quality 650.00 to 810.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 years old, 900 lbs., with 300-lb. calves, average quality 1325.00.