South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
9/18/2021
Total Run: 3,389
Market Notes
Compared to last week all classes of feeder cattle steady to 2.00 lower, slaughter cows steady, slaughter bulls 2.00 lower.Supply included: 69% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 35% Heifers, 34% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (17% Stock Cows, 59% Bred Cows, 21% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Goats (32% Kids, 35% Nannies/Does, 22% Bucks/Billies, 9% Wethers, 2% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (100% Bucks/Billies); 3% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 4% Slaughter Hogs (61% Barrows & Gilts, 33% Sows, 6% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 18%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/6/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,389 3,313 3,136 Feeder Cattle: 2,351(69.4%) 2,612(78.8%) 2,045(65.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 479(14.1%) 320(9.7%) 417(13.3%) Replacement Cattle: 147(4.3%) 94(2.8%) 170(5.4%) Slaughter Goats: 186(5.5%) 161(4.9%) 208(6.6%) Replacement Goats: 1(0.0%) 16(0.5%) 20(0.6%) Feeder Pigs: 85(2.5%) 39(1.2%) 48(1.5%) Slaughter Hogs: 140(4.1%) 71(2.1%) 228(7.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 123 | 158 | 165 | $396 |
| 300-400 | 146 | 163 | 190 | $572 |
| 400-500 | 144 | 157 | 170 | $704 |
| 500-600 | 135 | 145 | 160 | $796 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 130 | 138 | 140 | $346 |
| 300-400 | 125 | 136 | 143 | $476 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $60 | $87 | $108 |