South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/2/2022
Total Run: 3,596
Market Notes
Compared to last week, all classes of feeder cattle were mostly steady. Slaughter cows were 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls were 5.00 lower.Supply included: 69% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 46% Heifers, 19% Bulls); 17% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 6% Replacement Cattle (29% Stock Cows, 35% Bred Cows, 36% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Goats (45% Kids, 20% Nannies/Does, 24% Bucks/Billies, 6% Wethers, 5% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (63% Nannies/Does, 38% Bucks/Billies); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 2% Slaughter Hogs (89% Barrows & Gilts, 8% Sows, 4% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 21%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/21/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,596 2,215 1,871 Feeder Cattle: 2,470(68.7%) 1,379(62.3%) 1,235(66.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 598(16.6%) 368(16.6%) 250(13.4%) Replacement Cattle: 227(6.3%) 150(6.8%) 80(4.3%) Slaughter Goats: 211(5.9%) 146(6.6%) 153(8.2%) Replacement Goats: 8(0.2%) 14(0.6%) 3(0.2%) Feeder Pigs: 28(0.8%) 82(3.7%) 58(3.1%) Slaughter Hogs: 54(1.5%) 76(3.4%) 92(4.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 175 | 184 | 192.5 | $459 |
| 300-400 | 170 | 185 | 210 | $646 |
| 400-500 | 163 | 185 | 191 | $831 |
| 500-600 | 167 | 181 | 188 | $997 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 145 | 153 | 172.5 | $382 |
| 300-400 | 142.5 | 151 | 164 | $530 |
| 400-500 | 135 | 147 | 160 | $659 |
| 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 | $55 | $108 | $129 |