South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/3/2021
Total Run: 1,871
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers and feeder bulls 2.00 to 3.00 higher, feeder heifers 4.00 higher, slaughter cows and slaughter bulls 2.00 higher.Supply included: 66% Feeder Cattle (36% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 20% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 13% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (27% Stock Cows, 58% Bred Cows, 14% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Goats (33% Kids, 23% Nannies/Does, 36% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers, 3% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (67% Nannies/Does, 33% Families); 3% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 5% Slaughter Hogs (29% Barrows & Gilts, 68% Sows, 2% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/22/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,871 2,893 2,071 Feeder Cattle: 1,235(66.0%) 1,798(62.2%) 1,251(60.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 250(13.4%) 475(16.4%) 499(24.1%) Replacement Cattle: 80(4.3%) 230(8.0%) 123(5.9%) Slaughter Goats: 153(8.2%) 214(7.4%) 114(5.5%) Replacement Goats: 3(0.2%) 4(0.1%) 0(0.0%) Feeder Pigs: 58(3.1%) 50(1.7%) 12(0.6%) Slaughter Hogs: 92(4.9%) 122(4.2%) 72(3.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 151 | 163 | 175 | $409 |
| 300-400 | 150 | 161 | 180 | $565 |
| 400-500 | 144 | 156 | 172.5 | $700 |
| 500-600 | 140 | 147 | 159 | $810 |
| 600-700 | 124 | 138 | 147 | $894 |
| 700-800 | 122 | 125 | 132 | $934 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 129 | 141 | 167.5 | $353 |
| 300-400 | 125 | 136 | 171 | $475 |
| 400-500 | 121 | 134 | 144 | $601 |
| 500-600 | 120 | 128 | 137.5 | $703 |
| 600-700 | 112.5 | 115 | 124 | $749 |
| 700-800 | 115 | 115 | 119 | $863 |
*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 | $71 | $92 | $109 |