South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/4/2023
Total Run: 2,374
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers and feeder bulls 4.00 higher, feeder heifers steady, slaughter cows 6.00 higher, slaughter bulls steady.Supply included: 71% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 49% Heifers, 21% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (19% Stock Cows, 65% Bred Cows, 9% Cow-Calf Pairs, 7% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Goats (45% Kids, 19% Nannies/Does, 28% Bucks/Billies, 7% Wethers); 2% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 4% Slaughter Hogs (75% Barrows & Gilts, 15% Sows, 10% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 11%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/23/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,374 2,042 2,914 Feeder Cattle: 1,675(70.6%) 1,284(62.9%) 2,056(70.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 348(14.7%) 376(18.4%) 478(16.4%) Replacement Cattle: 75(3.2%) 102(5.0%) 138(4.7%) Slaughter Goats: 139(5.9%) 92(4.5%) 159(5.5%) Replacement Goats: 0(0.0%) 6(0.3%) 3(0.1%) Feeder Pigs: 39(1.6%) 59(2.9%) 13(0.4%) Slaughter Hogs: 98(4.1%) 123(6.0%) 67(2.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 180 | 199 | 218 | $498 |
| 300-400 | 170 | 196 | 220 | $688 |
| 400-500 | 180 | 197 | 220 | $887 |
| 500-600 | 185 | 201 | 215 | $1,107 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 145 | 157 | 175 | $393 |
| 300-400 | 145 | 161 | 176 | $563 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 154 | 174 | $694 |
| 500-600 | 140 | 152 | 159 | $834 |
| 600-700 | 129 | 136 | 145 | $886 |
| 700-800 | 123 | 131 | 134 | $982 |
*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 | $74 | $102 | $123 |