South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
12/17/2020
Total Run: 3,158
Market Notes
Compared to last week all classes of feeder cattle 4.00 to 6.00 lower, slaughter cows and slaughter bulls 5.00 lower.Supply included: 68% Feeder Cattle (28% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 46% Heifers, 25% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 9% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (43% Stock Cows, 30% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 22% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Goats (33% Kids, 33% Nannies/Does, 29% Bucks/Billies, 5% Wethers); 4% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 8% Slaughter Hogs (76% Barrows & Gilts, 22% Sows, 2% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 11%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 12/7/2020 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,158 4,139 2,717 Feeder Cattle: 2,138(67.7%) 2,861(69.1%) 1,573(57.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 284(9.0%) 415(10.0%) 341(12.6%) Replacement Cattle: 93(2.9%) 181(4.4%) 143(5.3%) Slaughter Goats: 264(8.4%) 295(7.1%) 236(8.7%) Feeder Pigs: 114(3.6%) 153(3.7%) 115(4.2%) Slaughter Hogs: 265(8.4%) 234(5.7%) 309(11.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 140 | 159 | 202.5 | $398 |
| 300-400 | 138 | 152 | 170 | $532 |
| 400-500 | 125 | 141 | 160 | $633 |
| 500-600 | 123 | 130 | 145 | $714 |
| 600-700 | 120 | 121 | 126 | $789 |
| 700-800 | 126 | 126 | 126 | $945 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 125 | 134 | 140 | $335 |
| 300-400 | 120 | 128 | 139 | $449 |
| 400-500 | 115 | 121 | 136 | $545 |
| 500-600 | 111 | 119 | 120 | $657 |
| 600-700 | 102 | 104 | 120 | $674 |
| 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 | $55 | $76 | $95 |