South Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/16/2021
Total Run: 2,259
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers 2.50 higher, feeder heifers unevenly steady, feeder bulls steady, slaughter cows 3.00 higher, slaughter bulls steady.Supply included: 71% Feeder Cattle (34% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 38% Heifers, 27% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (52% Stock Cows, 35% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 9% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Goats (29% Kids, 25% Nannies/Does, 27% Bucks/Billies, 18% Wethers, 1% Wether Kids); 3% Feeder Pigs (100% Pigs); 6% Slaughter Hogs (60% Barrows & Gilts, 37% Sows, 4% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 16%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/4/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,259 2,082 2,690 Feeder Cattle: 1,597(70.7%) 1,331(63.9%) 1,811(67.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 262(11.6%) 305(14.6%) 286(10.6%) Replacement Cattle: 104(4.6%) 96(4.6%) 168(6.2%) Slaughter Goats: 88(3.9%) 122(5.9%) 200(7.4%) Feeder Pigs: 70(3.1%) 57(2.7%) 49(1.8%) Slaughter Hogs: 138(6.1%) 164(7.9%) 167(6.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 145 | 153 | 165 | $382 |
| 300-400 | 130 | 155 | 177 | $543 |
| 400-500 | 145 | 156 | 165 | $703 |
| 500-600 | 130 | 138 | 145 | $759 |
| 600-700 | 118 | 124 | 131 | $803 |
| 700-800 | 116 | 116 | 123 | $870 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 125 | 143 | 0.0000 | $357 |
| 300-400 | 120 | 127 | 173 | $444 |
| 400-500 | 118 | 124 | 129.5 | $557 |
| 500-600 | 116 | 120 | 126 | $660 |
| 600-700 | 103 | 103 | 126 | $670 |
| 700-800 | 111 | 111 | 126 | $833 |
*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 | $56 | $80 | $96 |