South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/1/2021
Total Run: 2,300
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers 7.00 lower, feeder heifers 3.00 lower, feeder bulls 5.00 lower, slaughter cows steady, slaughter bulls 3.00 lower.Supply included: 62% Feeder Cattle (33% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 40% Heifers, 26% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 13% Slaughter Cattle (82% Cows, 18% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (22% Stock Cows, 47% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Goats (56% Kids, 27% Nannies/Does, 14% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wethers); 0% Replacement Goats (80% Families, 20% Bucks/Billies); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 5% Slaughter Hogs (71% Barrows & Gilts, 26% Sows, 4% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 12%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/19/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,300 3,284 2,232 Feeder Cattle: 1,436(62.4%) 2,197(66.9%) 1,463(65.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 306(13.3%) 464(14.1%) 265(11.9%) Replacement Cattle: 163(7.1%) 260(7.9%) 204(9.1%) Slaughter Goats: 244(10.6%) 192(5.8%) 149(6.7%) Replacement Goats: 10(0.4%) 2(0.1%) 0(0.0%) Feeder Pigs: 30(1.3%) 38(1.2%) 30(1.3%) Slaughter Hogs: 111(4.8%) 131(4.0%) 121(5.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 155 | 162 | 165 | $405 |
| 300-400 | 140 | 153 | 165 | $536 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 147 | 155 | $662 |
| 500-600 | 134 | 141 | 146 | $774 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 130 | 145 | 190 | $363 |
| 300-400 | 129 | 136 | 140 | $475 |
| 400-500 | 121 | 130 | 142.5 | $583 |
| 500-600 | 111 | 123 | 131 | $679 |
| 600-700 | 115 | 119 | 123 | $775 |
| 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 | $65 | $85 | $101 |