South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/27/2023
Total Run: 2,481
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers were 5.00 higher, feeder heifers were 4.00 higher, feeder bulls were 6.00 higher, slaughter cows were 5.00 higher, slaughter bulls were steady.Supply included: 62% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 6% Dairy Steers, 37% Heifers, 22% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (28% Stock Cows, 39% Bred Cows, 34% Cow-Calf Pairs); 10% Slaughter Goats (58% Kids, 24% Nannies/Does, 14% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wethers, 1% Wether Kids); 0% Replacement Goats (60% Nannies/Does, 40% Families); 3% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 5% Slaughter Hogs (92% Barrows & Gilts, 6% Sows, 3% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 11%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/15/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,481 2,724 2,823 Feeder Cattle: 1,543(62.2%) 1,725(63.3%) 1,754(62.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 391(15.8%) 407(14.9%) 510(18.1%) Replacement Cattle: 90(3.6%) 143(5.2%) 215(7.6%) Slaughter Goats: 257(10.4%) 190(7.0%) 224(7.9%) Replacement Goats: 5(0.2%) 23(0.8%) 0(0.0%) Feeder Pigs: 64(2.6%) 86(3.2%) 32(1.1%) Slaughter Hogs: 131(5.3%) 150(5.5%) 88(3.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 200 | 222 | 252.5 | $556 |
| 300-400 | 202 | 242 | 280 | $849 |
| 400-500 | 200 | 239 | 270 | $1,075 |
| 500-600 | 200 | 223 | 247.5 | $1,226 |
| 600-700 | 195 | 210 | 225 | $1,363 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 190 | 205 | 217.5 | $513 |
| 300-400 | 190 | 210 | 225 | $735 |
| 400-500 | 190 | 203 | 222 | $915 |
| 500-600 | 190 | 200 | 210 | $1,101 |
| 600-700 | 183 | 187 | 193 | $1,215 |
| 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 | $ | $ | $ |