Apache livestock auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,583 head selling on May 31, compared to 2,146 head a week ago and 1,910 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 $2 to $4 higher. Feeder heifers weighing 600 to 750 pounds were selling $1 to $5 higher, 750 to 850 pounds were selling $2 to $5 lower. Steer calves were selling steady to $5 higher. Heifer calves were selling $3 to $6 higher. Quality was good to attractive with good demand. The supply included 74% over 600 pounds and 49% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $2 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling steady. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 179 cows and bulls sold with 68% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 304 lbs., 205.00; 8 head, 400 to 420 lbs., 172.00 to 180.50 (177.21); 6 head, 460 lbs., 165.00 fleshy; 6 head, 526 lbs., 174.50; 11 head, 543 to 548 lbs., 152.00 to 161.00 (156.89) fleshy; 551 to 582 lbs., 166.00 to 172.00 (169.53); 565 to 587 lbs., 158.00 to 160.50 (158.98) fleshy; 600 to 637 lbs., 149.00 to 164.00 (154.60); 653 to 695 lbs., 145.00 to 154.00 (152.50); 10 head, 747 to 749 lbs., 140.00 to 145.50 (142.75); 754 to 791 lbs., 136.50 to 140.50 (139.33); 803 to 841 lbs., 132.00 to 135.25 (133.77); 21 head, 899 lbs., 129.00; 914 to 945 lbs., 122.00 to 124.50 (123.87); 5 head, 985 lbs., 117.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 384 lbs., 149.00; 5 head, 405 lbs., 154.00; 5 head, 498 lbs., 147.00; 6 head, 495 lbs., 144.00 fleshy; 529 to 541 lbs., 142.00 to 148.00 (147.38); 12 head, 551 to 590 lbs., 145.00 to 148.00 (146.30); 20 head, 570 lbs., 139.00 fleshy; 609 to 637 lbs., 136.50 to 144.00 (141.71); 676 to 680 lbs., 130.50 to 133.75 (132.27); 714 to 733 lbs., 125.00 to 131.00 (127.72); 757 to 758 lbs., 116.75 to 117.00 (116.86); 802 to 844 lbs., 110.00 to 115.50 (111.26); 29 head, 922 lbs., 110.50; 8 head, 951 lbs., 106.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 14 head, 518 to 539 lbs., 137.00 to 140.50 (138.28); 580 to 591 lbs., 131.00 to 141.00 (138.27); 8 head, 634 lbs., 125.00; 13 head, 795 lbs., 113.00.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 354 lbs., 205.00; 5 head, 416 lbs., 169.00; 5 head, 478 lbs., 157.00; 6 head, 533 lbs., 150.00; 5 head, 655 lbs., 130.00; 12 head, 900 lbs., 106.00.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 28 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1500 lbs., 56.00 to 57.00; high dressing, 62.50; low dressing, 52.00 to 55.00. Boners, 18 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1450 lbs., 56.00 to 58.50; high dressing, 61.50 to 62.50; low dressing, 50.00 to 55.50. Lean, 41 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1050 to 1200 lbs., 48.00 to 53.00. Light, 22 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 55.00 to 57.50; low dressing, 47.00 to 52.50.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 12 head, 1500 to 2500 lbs., 81.00 to 87.50; high dressing, 89.00; low dressing, 76.00 to 78.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 to 9 years old, 900 to 1250 lbs., 1 to 8 months bred, average quality 675.00 to 900.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 4 years old, 1150 lbs., with 125- to 150-lb. calves, average quality 1410.00 to 1435.00; 5 to 7 years old, 975 to 1000 lbs., with 100- to 175-lb. calves, average quality 1035.00 to 1235.00.