South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/4/2023
Total Run: 2,470
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers and feeder bulls steady to 2.00 lower, feeder heifers 4.00 higher, slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher, slaughter bulls steady.Supply included: 63% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 4% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 19% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (41% Stock Cows, 33% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 21% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls); 7% Slaughter Goats (38% Kids, 25% Nannies/Does, 35% Bucks/Billies, 1% Wethers, 2% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (100% Families); 2% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 7% Slaughter Hogs (64% Barrows & Gilts, 30% Sows, 7% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 12%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/20/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,470 3,118 2,151 Feeder Cattle: 1,563(63.3%) 1,931(61.9%) 1,331(61.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 376(15.2%) 511(16.4%) 399(18.5%) Replacement Cattle: 128(5.2%) 136(4.4%) 92(4.3%) Slaughter Goats: 180(7.3%) 240(7.7%) 141(6.6%) Replacement Goats: 1(0.0%) 24(0.8%) 28(1.3%) Feeder Pigs: 42(1.7%) 44(1.4%) 17(0.8%) Slaughter Hogs: 180(7.3%) 232(7.4%) 143(6.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 180 | 218 | 252.5 | $545 |
| 300-400 | 185 | 214 | 250 | $749 |
| 400-500 | 190 | 211 | 242.5 | $951 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 172.5 | 189 | 203 | $473 |
| 300-400 | 175 | 183 | 207.5 | $641 |
| 400-500 | 165 | 180 | 195 | $808 |
| 500-600 | 150 | 169 | 182 | $930 |
| 600-700 | 137.5 | 154 | 169 | $999 |
| 700-800 | 133 | 139 | 142.5 | $1,041 |
*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 | $108 | $125 |