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Saluda County Stockyards

Archived Report

1/9/2023

Total Run: 1,204

Market Notes

Compared to last week feeder steers were 2.00 higher, feeder heifers were 3.00 lower, feeder bull were 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows were steady. Slaughter bulls no comparison due to limited comparable sale. Heavy offering of good to average quality cattle with active buyer participation.

Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 45% Heifers, 25% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (29% Stock Cows, 67% Bred Cows, 5% Cow-Calf Pairs); 5% Slaughter Goats (45% Kids, 31% Nannies/Does, 11% Bucks/Billies, 13% Wethers); 0% Replacement Goats (100% Families); 1% Slaughter Hogs (60% Barrows & Gilts, 40% Sows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 13%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/2/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,204 333 976 Feeder Cattle: 1,010(83.9%) 214(64.3%) 691(70.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 100(8.3%) 56(16.8%) 174(17.8%) Replacement Cattle: 21(1.7%) 9(2.7%) 49(5.0%) Slaughter Goats: 63(5.2%) 36(10.8%) 33(3.4%) Replacement Goats: 3(0.2%) 3(0.9%) 1(0.1%) Feeder Pigs: 0(0.0%) 8(2.4%) 12(1.2%) Slaughter Hogs: 7(0.6%) 7(2.1%) 16(1.6%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 180 202 230 $505
300-400 180 204 230 $714
400-500 182.5 194 200 $872
500-600 170 178 185 $980
600-700 155 158 162.5 $1,029
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 165 165 0.0000 $413
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
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 $91 $103 $115

Total Run