Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 971 head selling on Sept. 27, compared to 1,766 head a week ago and 726 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 $3 to $7 higher. There were not enough feeder heifers for a market test. Steer and heifer calves were selling $4 to $8 higher. Quality was good to attractive with improved demand. The supply included 40% over 600 pounds and 42% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $2 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $3 higher. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 100 cows and bulls sold with 66% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 324 lbs., 205.00; 8 head, 372 to 383 lbs., 179.00 to 182.00 (180.90); 10 head, 473 to 496 lbs., 168.00 to 178.00 (172.88); 528 to 549 lbs., 163.00 to 173.00 (169.52); 19 head, 536 lbs., 162.50 fleshy; 6 head, 599 lbs., 169.00; 5 head, 570 lbs., 150.50 fleshy; 9 head, 615 to 633 lbs., 156.00 to 164.00 (159.50); 5 head, 629 lbs., 154.00 calves; 656 to 684 lbs, 157.00 to 164.50 (160.91); 12 head, 661 lbs., 150.00 calves; 15 head, 724 lbs., 162.00; 10 head, 755 to 795 lbs., 152.50 to 157.00 (154.69). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 428 lbs., 167.00; 5 head, 507 lbs., 160.00; 15 head, 616 lbs., 150.00; 5 head, 627 lbs., 157.00 thin fleshed; 18 head, 700 lbs., 152.50.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 308 lbs., 163.00; 6 head, 380 lbs., 153.00; 12 head, 408 to 433 lbs., 148.00 to 160.00 (153.87); 12 head, 465 to 475 lbs., 149.00 to 153.00 (149.83); 15 head, 483 lbs., 144.00 fleshy; 11 head, 528 to 531 lbs., 152.00 to 154.00 (153.09); 9 head, 522 lbs., 150.00 fleshy; 5 head, 570 lbs., 149.50; 552 to 591 lbs., 141.00 to 144.00 (142.40) fleshy; 24 head, 638 lbs., 132.00 calves; 11 head, 664 lbs., 146.50; 7 head, 650 lbs., 135.00 calves; 6 head, 714 lbs., 140.00; 5 head, 736 lbs., 137.00 calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 9 head, 432 lbs., 135.00 fleshy; 8 head, 528 lbs., 148.00; 5 head, 698 lbs., 137.00.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 429 lbs., 170.00; 11 head, 525 lbs., 148.00 fleshy; 5 head, 574 lbs., 144.00 fleshy. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 14 head, 456 lbs., 132.00 fleshy; 18 head, 506 lbs., 132.50 fleshy.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 8 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1450 lbs., 55.50 to 60.50; low dressing, 54.00. Boners, 21 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1450 lbs., 56.00 to 58.00; low dressing, 49.50 to 55.00. Lean, 19 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1025 to 1350 lbs., 45.00 to 48.00. Light, 5 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 55.00; low dressing, 44.50.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 13 head, 1400 to 2650 lbs., 86.00 to 88.00; low dressing, 74.00 to 80.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for bangs, pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 years old, 1075 lbs., 7 months bred, high quality 975.00; 3 to 5 years old, 950 to 1200 lbs., 2 to 4 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 950.00; 6 to 7 years old, 975 to 1150 lbs., 4 months bred, average quality 700.00 to 725.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 years old, 1300 lbs., with 100-lb. calves, average quality 1250.00.