South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/29/2023
Total Run: 2,858
Market Notes
Compared to last week all classes of feeder cattle unevenly steady, slaughter cows and slaughter bulls steady.Supply included: 71% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 4% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 20% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (28% Stock Cows, 24% Bred Cows, 41% Cow-Calf Pairs, 7% Bulls); 7% Slaughter Goats (57% Kids, 23% Nannies/Does, 16% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wethers); 0% Replacement Goats (20% Nannies/Does, 80% Families); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 2% Slaughter Hogs (85% Barrows & Gilts, 11% Sows, 4% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 12%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/17/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,858 3,086 2,633 Feeder Cattle: 2,019(70.6%) 1,819(58.9%) 1,718(65.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 468(16.4%) 627(20.3%) 386(14.7%) Replacement Cattle: 88(3.1%) 190(6.2%) 151(5.7%) Slaughter Goats: 188(6.6%) 260(8.4%) 222(8.4%) Replacement Goats: 5(0.2%) 14(0.5%) 5(0.2%) Feeder Pigs: 38(1.3%) 69(2.2%) 79(3.0%) Slaughter Hogs: 52(1.8%) 107(3.5%) 72(2.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 190 | 225 | 250 | $563 |
| 300-400 | 200 | 227 | 260 | $795 |
| 400-500 | 192.5 | 216 | 248 | $973 |
| 500-600 | 195 | 208 | 220 | $1,142 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 190 | 203 | 217.5 | $508 |
| 300-400 | 190 | 206 | 221 | $721 |
| 400-500 | 185 | 201 | 212.5 | $904 |
| 500-600 | 188 | 197 | 205 | $1,082 |
| 600-700 | 185 | 187 | 190 | $1,213 |
| 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 | $85 | $116 | $133 |