South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/24/2021
Total Run: 3,284
Market Notes
Compared to last week all classes of feeder cattle 2.00 to 4.00 lower, slaughter cows 2.00 lower, slaughter bulls steady.Supply included: 67% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 30% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (12% Stock Cows, 59% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 22% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Goats (53% Kids, 29% Nannies/Does, 13% Bucks/Billies, 5% Wethers, 1% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (100% Families); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 4% Slaughter Hogs (71% Barrows & Gilts, 26% Sows, 3% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 11%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/12/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,284 3,155 1,300 Feeder Cattle: 2,197(66.9%) 2,142(67.9%) 835(64.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 464(14.1%) 424(13.4%) 177(13.6%) Replacement Cattle: 260(7.9%) 235(7.4%) 78(6.0%) Slaughter Goats: 192(5.8%) 239(7.6%) 44(3.4%) Replacement Goats: 2(0.1%) 11(0.3%) 0(0.0%) Feeder Pigs: 38(1.2%) 9(0.3%) 20(1.5%) Slaughter Hogs: 131(4.0%) 95(3.0%) 146(11.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 152.5 | 168 | 187.5 | $420 |
| 300-400 | 145 | 162 | 179 | $567 |
| 400-500 | 145 | 156 | 167 | $702 |
| 500-600 | 140 | 150 | 155 | $824 |
| 600-700 | 128 | 141 | 149 | $914 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 130 | 139 | 150 | $348 |
| 300-400 | 130 | 138 | 146 | $481 |
| 400-500 | 123 | 132 | 146 | $592 |
| 500-600 | 120 | 127 | 136 | $699 |
| 600-700 | 116 | 122 | 126 | $795 |
| 700-800 | 115 | 115 | 126 | $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 | $72 | $88 | $100 |