South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/13/2021
Total Run: 3,706
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers and feeder bulls 2.00 higher, feeder heifers unevenly steady, slaughter cows 3.00 lower, slaughter bulls 2.00 lower.Supply included: 71% Feeder Cattle (32% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 25% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (20% Stock Cows, 49% Bred Cows, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs, 4% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Goats (18% Kids, 44% Nannies/Does, 29% Bucks/Billies, 7% Wethers, 1% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (43% Nannies/Does, 57% Families); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 5% Slaughter Hogs (77% Barrows & Gilts, 18% Sows, 6% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 22%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/1/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,706 3,191 2,418 Feeder Cattle: 2,627(70.9%) 2,244(70.3%) 1,564(64.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 491(13.2%) 339(10.6%) 451(18.7%) Replacement Cattle: 178(4.8%) 136(4.3%) 104(4.3%) Slaughter Goats: 181(4.9%) 139(4.4%) 144(6.0%) Replacement Goats: 7(0.2%) 2(0.1%) 0(0.0%) Feeder Pigs: 40(1.1%) 52(1.6%) 23(1.0%) Slaughter Hogs: 182(4.9%) 279(8.7%) 132(5.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 150 | 165 | 180 | $412 |
| 300-400 | 150 | 164 | 180 | $574 |
| 400-500 | 150 | 161 | 172 | $723 |
| 500-600 | 137 | 147 | 155 | $806 |
| 600-700 | 125 | 132 | 142 | $860 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 128 | 136 | 143 | $340 |
| 300-400 | 125 | 132 | 145 | $462 |
| 400-500 | 120 | 130 | 146 | $587 |
| 500-600 | 115 | 121 | 130 | $665 |
| 600-700 | 114 | 120 | 124 | $779 |
| 700-800 | 117 | 117 | 124 | $878 |
*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 | $67 | $87 | $109 |