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Archived Report

5/15/2023

Total Run: 683

Market Notes

Compared to last week feeder steers were 3.00 higher, feeder heifers were 2.00 lower, feeder bulls were unevenly steady. Slaughter cows were 4.00 higher, salughter bulls were steady. Average offerings of average to plain quality cattle with active buyer participation.

Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 39% Heifers, 21% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (61% Stock Cows, 6% Bred Cows, 11% Cow-Calf Pairs, 22% Bulls); 2% Slaughter Goats (80% Kids, 20% Nannies/Does); 2% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 3% Slaughter Hogs (89% Barrows & Gilts, 11% Sows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 7%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/8/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 683 909 682 Feeder Cattle: 541(79.2%) 654(71.9%) 523(76.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 79(11.6%) 119(13.1%) 36(5.3%) Replacement Cattle: 18(2.6%) 26(2.9%) 25(3.7%) Slaughter Goats: 12(1.8%) 87(9.6%) 93(13.6%) Replacement Goats: 0(0.0%) 10(1.1%) 3(0.4%) Feeder Pigs: 15(2.2%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Hogs: 18(2.6%) 13(1.4%) 2(0.3%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 225 239 250 $598
300-400 215 226 265 $791
400-500 205 234 265 $1,055
500-600 205 212 225 $1,168
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 195 195 0.0000 $488
300-400 192.5 199 205 $697
400-500 190 195 205 $880
500-600 190 193 200 $1,062
600-700 185 185 195 $1,203
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 $97 $115 $122
2023-05-08
2023-05-22
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Past Reports

Location

Saluda, South Carolina