South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/21/2022
Total Run: 2,540
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers 3.00 lower, feeder heifers and feeder bulls steady to 2.00 lower, slaughter cows 2.00 higher, slaughter bulls 4.00 higher.Supply included: 66% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 26% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (83% Cows, 17% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (26% Stock Cows, 34% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 31% Cow-Calf Pairs, 8% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Goats (54% Kids, 23% Nannies/Does, 17% Bucks/Billies, 6% Wethers, 0% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (67% Nannies/Does, 33% Families); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 3% Slaughter Hogs (84% Barrows & Gilts, 7% Sows, 9% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 15%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/9/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,540 2,334 2,663 Feeder Cattle: 1,669(65.7%) 1,485(63.6%) 1,983(74.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 362(14.3%) 323(13.8%) 264(9.9%) Replacement Cattle: 135(5.3%) 165(7.1%) 90(3.4%) Slaughter Goats: 267(10.5%) 206(8.8%) 191(7.2%) Replacement Goats: 6(0.2%) 4(0.2%) 7(0.3%) Feeder Pigs: 33(1.3%) 45(1.9%) 51(1.9%) Slaughter Hogs: 68(2.7%) 106(4.5%) 77(2.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 175 | 176 | 177.5 | $441 |
| 300-400 | 164 | 176 | 187.5 | $617 |
| 400-500 | 165 | 169 | 176 | $762 |
| 500-600 | 155 | 166 | 170 | $912 |
| 600-700 | 152 | 156 | 157.5 | $1,013 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 140 | 147 | 157.5 | $367 |
| 300-400 | 140 | 147 | 155 | $516 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 147 | 155 | $661 |
| 500-600 | 130 | 142 | 155 | $783 |
| 600-700 | 120 | 130 | 137 | $845 |
| 700-800 | 124 | 124 | 125 | $934 |
*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 | $81 | $104 | $116 |