South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/6/2023
Total Run: 2,545
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers 3.00 higher, feeder heifers unevenly steady, feeder bulls unevenly steady, slaughter cows steady, slaughter bulls steady.Supply included: 64% Feeder Cattle (32% Steers, 46% Heifers, 22% Bulls); 20% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 6% Replacement Cattle (34% Stock Cows, 28% Bred Cows, 34% Cow-Calf Pairs, 4% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Goats (52% Kids, 23% Nannies/Does, 16% Bucks/Billies, 6% Wethers, 4% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (80% Nannies/Does, 20% Bucks/Billies); 0% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 2% Slaughter Hogs (89% Barrows & Gilts, 6% Sows, 4% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 16%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/24/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,545 2,858 2,779 Feeder Cattle: 1,620(63.7%) 2,019(70.6%) 1,824(65.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 517(20.3%) 468(16.4%) 506(18.2%) Replacement Cattle: 157(6.2%) 88(3.1%) 172(6.2%) Slaughter Goats: 192(7.5%) 188(6.6%) 161(5.8%) Replacement Goats: 5(0.2%) 5(0.2%) 3(0.1%) Feeder Pigs: 8(0.3%) 38(1.3%) 30(1.1%) Slaughter Hogs: 46(1.8%) 52(1.8%) 83(3.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 200 | 226 | 252.5 | $564 |
| 300-400 | 200 | 226 | 260 | $789 |
| 400-500 | 200 | 216 | 247.5 | $973 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 190 | 201 | 212.5 | $504 |
| 300-400 | 190 | 205 | 224 | $717 |
| 400-500 | 185 | 200 | 216 | $900 |
| 500-600 | 185 | 197 | 207 | $1,081 |
| 600-700 | 185 | 185 | 195 | $1,203 |
| 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 | $88 | $113 | $131 |