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Saluda County Stockyards

Archived Report

10/24/2022

Total Run: 736

Market Notes

Compared to last week feeder cattle were 3.00 to 4.00 higher. Slaughter cows were 2.00 to 3.00 higher, bulls steady. Average offering of average to plain quality cattle with active buyer participation.

Supply included: 76% Feeder Cattle (31% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 37% Heifers, 31% Bulls); 18% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (50% Stock Cows, 30% Bred Cows, 20% Cow-Calf Pairs); 4% Slaughter Goats (52% Kids, 41% Nannies/Does, 7% Bucks/Billies); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 1% Slaughter Hogs (100% Barrows & Gilts). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 22%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 10/17/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 736 806 695 Feeder Cattle: 556(75.5%) 653(81.0%) 528(76.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 129(17.5%) 66(8.2%) 67(9.6%) Replacement Cattle: 10(1.4%) 17(2.1%) 49(7.1%) Slaughter Goats: 27(3.7%) 27(3.3%) 27(3.9%) Feeder Pigs: 9(1.2%) 28(3.5%) 16(2.3%) Slaughter Hogs: 5(0.7%) 15(1.9%) 8(1.2%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 170 174 180 $608
400-500 165 171 180 $770
500-600 $--
600-700 142 143 150 $926
700-800 132.5 140 149 $1,053

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 145 148 150 $369
300-400 135 140 145 $490
400-500 135 138 145 $620
500-600 127 131 135 $719
600-700 120 126 132 $820
700-800 120 121 122.5 $909

*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 $80 $90 $103

Total Run