South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/1/2023
Total Run: 1,929
Market Notes
Compared to last week, all classes of feeder cattle were unevenly steady. Slaughter cows were 3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls were steady.Supply included: 62% Feeder Cattle (40% Steers, 42% Heifers, 18% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (36% Stock Cows, 27% Bred Cows, 33% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs, 4% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Goats (37% Kids, 32% Nannies/Does, 27% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wethers); 0% Replacement Goats (50% Nannies/Does, 50% Families); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 5% Slaughter Hogs (72% Barrows & Gilts, 22% Sows, 6% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 15%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/20/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,929 3,623 3,596 Feeder Cattle: 1,198(62.1%) 2,627(72.5%) 2,470(68.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 358(18.6%) 498(13.7%) 598(16.6%) Replacement Cattle: 83(4.3%) 119(3.3%) 227(6.3%) Slaughter Goats: 174(9.0%) 192(5.3%) 211(5.9%) Replacement Goats: 4(0.2%) 30(0.8%) 8(0.2%) Feeder Pigs: 25(1.3%) 41(1.1%) 28(0.8%) Slaughter Hogs: 87(4.5%) 116(3.2%) 54(1.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 200 | 226 | 260 | $566 |
| 300-400 | 190 | 230 | 260 | $805 |
| 400-500 | 190 | 222 | 245 | $997 |
| 500-600 | 187.5 | 220 | 236 | $1,208 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 180 | 202 | 207.5 | $505 |
| 300-400 | 170 | 204 | 235 | $714 |
| 400-500 | 179 | 193 | 210 | $869 |
| 500-600 | 164 | 181 | 195 | $996 |
| 600-700 | 162.5 | 167 | 175 | $1,084 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
*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 | $93 | $118 | $131 |