South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/25/2023
Total Run: 3,118
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers 4.00 higher, feeder heifers 7.00 higher, feeder bulls were 12.00 higher, slaughter cows mostly steady , slaughter bulls 2.00 lower.Supply included: 62% Feeder Cattle (32% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 45% Heifers, 22% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (25% Stock Cows, 46% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 24% Cow-Calf Pairs, 4% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Goats (56% Kids, 22% Nannies/Does, 17% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers, 1% Wether Kids); 1% Replacement Goats (38% Nannies/Does, 50% Families, 13% Bucks/Billies); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 7% Slaughter Hogs (47% Barrows & Gilts, 49% Sows, 4% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 13%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/13/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,118 1,683 2,971 Feeder Cattle: 1,931(61.9%) 984(58.5%) 2,102(70.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 511(16.4%) 291(17.3%) 462(15.6%) Replacement Cattle: 136(4.4%) 105(6.2%) 120(4.0%) Slaughter Goats: 240(7.7%) 155(9.2%) 173(5.8%) Replacement Goats: 24(0.8%) 10(0.6%) 8(0.3%) Feeder Pigs: 44(1.4%) 42(2.5%) 39(1.3%) Slaughter Hogs: 232(7.4%) 96(5.7%) 67(2.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 190 | 216 | 240 | $540 |
| 300-400 | 180 | 216 | 240 | $755 |
| 400-500 | 182.5 | 211 | 237.5 | $949 |
| 500-600 | 190 | 205 | 215 | $1,128 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 165 | 186 | 220 | $464 |
| 300-400 | 157.5 | 180 | 207.5 | $628 |
| 400-500 | 160 | 174 | 190 | $784 |
| 500-600 | 152.5 | 165 | 172 | $906 |
| 600-700 | 140 | 150 | 170 | $972 |
| 700-800 | 135 | 138 | 140 | $1,032 |
*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 | $72 | $105 | $128 |