South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/16/2022
Total Run: 2,521
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers 3.00 higher, feeder heifers 3.00 lower, feeder bulls 2.00 lower, slaughter cows 7.00 lower, slaughter bulls steady.Supply included: 57% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 28% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 19% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (13% Stock Cows, 36% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 49% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Goats (37% Kids, 23% Nannies/Does, 29% Bucks/Billies, 9% Wethers, 1% Wether Kids); 2% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 5% Slaughter Hogs (85% Barrows & Gilts, 13% Sows, 2% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 14%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/4/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,521 2,357 3,155 Feeder Cattle: 1,431(56.8%) 1,406(59.7%) 2,142(67.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 486(19.3%) 366(15.5%) 424(13.4%) Replacement Cattle: 206(8.2%) 174(7.4%) 235(7.4%) Slaughter Goats: 234(9.3%) 274(11.6%) 239(7.6%) Replacement Goats: 0(0.0%) 1(0.0%) 11(0.3%) Feeder Pigs: 45(1.8%) 54(2.3%) 9(0.3%) Slaughter Hogs: 119(4.7%) 82(3.5%) 95(3.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 170 | 176 | 187.5 | $440 |
| 300-400 | 165 | 182 | 210 | $636 |
| 400-500 | 167.5 | 179 | 200 | $804 |
| 500-600 | 162.5 | 173 | 181 | $952 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 146 | 154 | 165 | $384 |
| 300-400 | 142.5 | 151 | 160 | $527 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 146 | 154 | $655 |
| 500-600 | 130 | 139 | 147 | $762 |
| 600-700 | 120 | 129 | 137 | $836 |
| 700-800 | 119 | 123 | 125 | $926 |
*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 | $80 | $105 | $127 |