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Archived Report

4/3/2023

Total Run: 865

Market Notes

Compared to last week all classes of feeder cattle were steady on a light comparison . Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls were steady. Average offering of average to plain quality cattle with active buyer participation.

Supply included: 71% Feeder Cattle (22% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 33% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (81% Cows, 19% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (6% Stock Cows, 31% Bred Cows, 63% Cow-Calf Pairs); 8% Slaughter Goats (44% Kids, 31% Nannies/Does, 21% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wethers); 1% Replacement Goats (100% Nannies/Does); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 0% Slaughter Hogs (50% Sows, 50% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 11%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/27/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 865 336 652 Feeder Cattle: 613(70.9%) 207(61.6%) 498(76.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 127(14.7%) 76(22.6%) 72(11.0%) Replacement Cattle: 32(3.7%) 14(4.2%) 32(4.9%) Slaughter Goats: 71(8.2%) 30(8.9%) 43(6.6%) Replacement Goats: 10(1.2%) 0(0.0%) 1(0.2%) Feeder Pigs: 10(1.2%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Hogs: 2(0.2%) 9(2.7%) 6(0.9%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 210 226 250 $565
300-400 200 221 245 $775
400-500 215 222 230 $997
500-600 195 211 220 $1,158
600-700 190 190 220 $1,235
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 190 196 205 $685
400-500 185 192 200 $863
500-600 175 181 185 $996
600-700 160 169 175 $1,098
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 $85 $115 $134

Total Run

2023-03-27
2023-04-10
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Location

Saluda, South Carolina