South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/15/2021
Total Run: 1,931
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder bulls steady to 4.00 lower, feeder heifers steady to 2.00 lower. feeder bulls steady to 2.00 lower, slaughter cows steady, slaughter bulls 2.00 higher.Supply included: 64% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 38% Heifers, 31% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 11% Slaughter Cattle (83% Cows, 17% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (31% Stock Cows, 31% Bred Cows, 10% Bred Heifers, 22% CowCalf Pairs, 5% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Goats (43% Kids, 35% Nannies/Does, 15% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers, 2% Wether Kids); 1% Replacement Goats (5% Nannies/Does, 95% Bucks/Billies); 4% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 5% Slaughter Hogs (90% Barrows & Gilts, 6% Sows, 4% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 14%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/3/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,931 2,582 2,362 Feeder Cattle: 1,242(64.3%) 1,604(62.1%) 1,522(64.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 219(11.3%) 340(13.2%) 235(9.9%) Replacement Cattle: 96(5.0%) 187(7.2%) 142(6.0%) Slaughter Goats: 184(9.5%) 182(7.0%) 212(9.0%) Replacement Goats: 19(1.0%) 4(0.2%) 0(0.0%) Feeder Pigs: 70(3.6%) 96(3.7%) 31(1.3%) Slaughter Hogs: 101(5.2%) 169(6.5%) 220(9.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 135 | 158 | 180 | $395 |
| 300-400 | 135 | 150 | 160 | $525 |
| 400-500 | 135 | 142 | 150 | $638 |
| 500-600 | 125 | 135 | 140 | $742 |
| 600-700 | 117.5 | 124 | 133 | $804 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 127 | 139 | 144 | $349 |
| 300-400 | 125 | 133 | 140 | $464 |
| 400-500 | 122.5 | 128 | 135 | $577 |
| 500-600 | 120 | 123 | 130 | $679 |
| 600-700 | 115 | 116 | 117 | $754 |
| 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 | $75 | $93 | $110 |