South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/18/2023
Total Run: 2,104
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers 6.00 higher, feeder heifers 7.00 higher, feeders bulls steady to 2.00 lower, slaughter cows 9.00 higher, slaughter bulls 6.00 higher.Supply included: 68% Feeder Cattle (37% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 40% Heifers, 20% Bulls); 18% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (28% Stock Cows, 36% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 29% Cow-Calf Pairs, 7% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Goats (42% Kids, 20% Nannies/Does, 29% Bucks/Billies, 9% Wethers); 0% Replacement Goats (75% Nannies/Does, 25% Bucks/Billies); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 2% Slaughter Hogs (16% Barrows & Gilts, 80% Sows, 4% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 19%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/6/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,104 2,450 1,921 Feeder Cattle: 1,426(67.8%) 1,631(66.6%) 1,202(62.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 379(18.0%) 369(15.1%) 255(13.3%) Replacement Cattle: 101(4.8%) 115(4.7%) 144(7.5%) Slaughter Goats: 121(5.8%) 126(5.1%) 177(9.2%) Replacement Goats: 4(0.2%) 11(0.4%) 9(0.5%) Feeder Pigs: 30(1.4%) 74(3.0%) 55(2.9%) Slaughter Hogs: 43(2.0%) 124(5.1%) 79(4.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 180 | 227 | 260 | $568 |
| 300-400 | 195 | 225 | 262.5 | $787 |
| 400-500 | 185 | 219 | 247.5 | $988 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 190 | 202 | 225 | $505 |
| 300-400 | 180 | 199 | 235 | $695 |
| 400-500 | 178 | 194 | 211 | $872 |
| 500-600 | 170 | 182 | 186 | $1,000 |
| 600-700 | 161 | 174 | 178 | $1,129 |
| 700-800 | 156 | 158 | 174 | $1,188 |
*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 | $114 | $134 |