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Carolina Stockyards Livestock Auction

Archived Report

2/21/2022

Total Run: 299

Market Notes

Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were 3.00 to 4.00 higher, while boning type slaughter cows were 2.00 to 3.00 lower; there were too few comparable slaughter bulls to establish an adequate market comparison. There were too few comparable feeder steers and bulls the previous sale to establish an adequate market comparison; feeder heifers were mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Demand was moderate, good for fancy cattle; market activity and buyer interest were fairly active. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was average.

Supply included: 73% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 21% Bulls); 20% Slaughter Cattle (90% Cows, 10% Bulls); 2% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (75% Hair Breeds, 25% Bucks); 5% Slaughter Goats (77% Kids, 8% Nannies/Does, 15% Bucks/Billies). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 14%. Also Reported: Feeder Cattle - Steers - Medium and Large 1-2 (Per Cwt/Actual Wt) Head 1 Wt Range 270-270 Avg Wt 270 Price Range 200.00-200.00 Avg Price 200.00 Fancy Head 1 Wt Range 375-375 Avg Wt 375 Price Range 196.00-196.00 Avg Price 196.00 Fancy Head 1 Wt Range 405-405 Avg Wt 405 Price Range 209.00-209.00 Avg Price 209.00 Fancy Head 1 Wt Range 460-460 Avg Wt 460 Price Range 184.00-184.00 Avg Price 184.00 Fancy Slaughter Cattle - Bulls - 1-2 (Per Cwt/ Actual Wt) Head 1 Wt Range 1750-1750 Avg Wt 1750 Price Range 122.00-122.00 Avg Price 122.00 High Dressing AUCTION This Week Last Reported 2/14/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 299 237 118 Feeder Cattle: 217(72.6%) 114(48.1%) 46(39.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 61(20.4%) 91(38.4%) 47(39.8%) Replacement Cattle: 0(0.0%) 2(0.8%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 6(2.0%) 3(1.3%) 9(7.6%) Slaughter Goats: 15(5.0%) 27(11.4%) 16(13.6%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 145 175 216 $613
400-500 145 164 174 $739
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 136 139 144 $347
300-400 140 143 148 $502
400-500 126 146 150 $659
500-600 136 141 145 $774
600-700 $--
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 $111 $115 $118

Total Run

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Location


Siler City, North Carolina