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Saluda County Stockyards

Most Recent Report

3/20/2023

Total Run: 743

Market Notes

Compared to last week feeder cattle were unevenly steady. Slaughter cows were steady, slaughter bulls 4.00 higher. Moderate offering of average to plain quality cattle with active buyer participation.

Supply included: 76% Feeder Cattle (24% Steers, 5% Dairy Steers, 48% Heifers, 23% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 14% Slaughter Cattle (81% Cows, 19% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (20% Stock Cows, 35% Bred Cows, 45% Cow-Calf Pairs); 6% Slaughter Goats (62% Kids, 24% Nannies/Does, 12% Bucks/Billies, 2% Wethers); 0% Replacement Goats (100% Nannies/Does); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 0% Slaughter Hogs (67% Barrows & Gilts, 33% Sows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 8%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/13/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 743 493 660 Feeder Cattle: 566(76.2%) 347(70.4%) 493(74.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 104(14.0%) 85(17.2%) 86(13.0%) Replacement Cattle: 20(2.7%) 27(5.5%) 20(3.0%) Slaughter Goats: 42(5.7%) 27(5.5%) 49(7.4%) Replacement Goats: 2(0.3%) 0(0.0%) 2(0.3%) Feeder Pigs: 6(0.8%) 2(0.4%) 7(1.1%) Slaughter Hogs: 3(0.4%) 5(1.0%) 3(0.5%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 210 224 225 $559
300-400 200 222 245 $777
400-500 200 224 250 $1,009
500-600 195 205 210 $1,127
600-700 185 190 195 $1,235
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 195 195 0.0000 $488
300-400 195 201 207.5 $704
400-500 180 189 207.5 $852
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 $90 $118 $131

Total Run