South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/13/2023
Total Run: 3,182
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers unevenly steady, feeder heifers 1.00 lower, feeder bulls 2.00 lower, slaughter cows unevenly steady, slaughter bulls 4.00 higher.Supply included: 69% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 45% Heifers, 21% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (17% Stock Cows, 42% Bred Cows, 42% Cow-Calf Pairs); 7% Slaughter Goats (62% Kids, 17% Nannies/Does, 19% Bucks/Billies, 1% Wethers, 1% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (40% Nannies/Does, 60% Families); 1% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 6% Slaughter Hogs (79% Barrows & Gilts, 20% Sows, 2% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 15%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/1/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,182 2,545 2,334 Feeder Cattle: 2,182(68.6%) 1,620(63.7%) 1,485(63.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 461(14.5%) 517(20.3%) 323(13.8%) Replacement Cattle: 89(2.8%) 157(6.2%) 165(7.1%) Slaughter Goats: 221(6.9%) 192(7.5%) 206(8.8%) Replacement Goats: 10(0.3%) 5(0.2%) 4(0.2%) Feeder Pigs: 26(0.8%) 8(0.3%) 45(1.9%) Slaughter Hogs: 193(6.1%) 46(1.8%) 106(4.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 210 | 223 | 252.5 | $557 |
| 300-400 | 200 | 221 | 260 | $772 |
| 400-500 | 205 | 223 | 245 | $1,005 |
| 500-600 | 200 | 213 | 235 | $1,169 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 200 | 205 | 215 | $514 |
| 300-400 | 192.5 | 201 | 210 | $705 |
| 400-500 | 190 | 198 | 210 | $893 |
| 500-600 | 185 | 197 | 206 | $1,083 |
| 600-700 | 186 | 193 | 195 | $1,253 |
| 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 | $83 | $115 | $138 |