South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/22/2021
Total Run: 2,663
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers 5.00 higher, feeder heifers and feeder bulls steady, slaughter cows and slaughter bulls steady.Supply included: 74% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 6% Dairy Steers, 36% Heifers, 23% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 10% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (17% Stock Cows, 36% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 38% Cow-Calf Pairs, 7% Bulls); 7% Slaughter Goats (55% Kids, 24% Nannies/Does, 13% Bucks/Billies, 8% Wethers, 1% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (29% Nannies/Does, 43% Families, 29% Bucks/Billies); 2% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 3% Slaughter Hogs (81% Barrows & Gilts, 16% Sows, 4% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 17%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/10/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,663 1,931 2,559 Feeder Cattle: 1,983(74.5%) 1,242(64.3%) 1,533(59.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 264(9.9%) 219(11.3%) 290(11.3%) Replacement Cattle: 90(3.4%) 96(5.0%) 225(8.8%) Slaughter Goats: 191(7.2%) 184(9.5%) 222(8.7%) Replacement Goats: 7(0.3%) 19(1.0%) 0(0.0%) Feeder Pigs: 51(1.9%) 70(3.6%) 73(2.9%) Slaughter Hogs: 77(2.9%) 101(5.2%) 216(8.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 150 | 160 | 175 | $399 |
| 300-400 | 142.5 | 153 | 170 | $534 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 148 | 158 | $666 |
| 500-600 | 127 | 142 | 154 | $781 |
| 600-700 | 122 | 132 | 137 | $855 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 125 | 133 | 145 | $334 |
| 300-400 | 125 | 135 | 145 | $471 |
| 400-500 | 122 | 129 | 140 | $579 |
| 500-600 | 119 | 128 | 135 | $704 |
| 600-700 | 114 | 121 | 125 | $785 |
| 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 | $62 | $92 | $108 |