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Laurens Livestock Exchange

Most Recent Report

5/24/2023

Total Run: 331

Market Notes



Supply included: 40% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 37% Heifers, 33% Bulls); 37% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (73% Bred Cows, 27% Cow-Calf Pairs); 14% Slaughter Goats (36% Kids, 41% Nannies/Does, 16% Bucks/Billies, 7% Wethers); 0% Replacement Goats (100% Families); 2% Slaughter Hogs (88% Barrows & Gilts, 13% Sows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 8%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/17/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 331 336 460 Feeder Cattle: 131(39.6%) 181(53.9%) 224(48.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 124(37.5%) 64(19.0%) 154(33.5%) Replacement Cattle: 22(6.6%) 20(6.0%) 46(10.0%) Slaughter Goats: 45(13.6%) 63(18.8%) 30(6.5%) Replacement Goats: 1(0.3%) 5(1.5%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Hogs: 8(2.4%) 3(0.9%) 6(1.3%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 215 223 230 $558
300-400 220 254 280 $888
400-500 215 230 225 $1,036
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 200 214 222.5 $749
400-500 197.5 207 215 $930
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

*Approx is the middle weight of the weight group multiplied by the mid point of the high and low for the group. It's meant as a quick method to see what cattle of that weight class are bringing per head.

Cows & Bulls

Type Min Avg Max
Slaughter Bulls $112 $131 $139

Total Run