North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/20/2021
Total Run: 5,196
Market Notes
Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 lower, while breaking type slaughter cows were 2.00 to 3.00 higher and slaughter bulls were steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder cattle were mixed, 7.00 lower to 4.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate to active. Offerings of cattle were varied with heavier offerings early in the week and lighter offerings later in the week as severe thunderstorms threatened most of the state. Cattle quality varied, plain to attractive. Baby calves ranged 25.00 to 90.00 per head.Supply included: 71% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 47% Heifers, 23% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 13% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 55% Bred Cows, 44% Cow-Calf Pairs); 4% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (0% Shorn, 66% Hair Breeds, 5% Ewes, 21% Hair Ewes, 3% Bucks, 4% Hair Bucks); 1% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Families); 8% Slaughter Goats (59% Kids, 16% Nannies/Does, 23% Bucks/Billies, 2% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 19%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/8/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,196 6,992 3,374 Feeder Cattle: 3,709(71.4%) 5,545(79.3%) 2,649(78.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 652(12.5%) 1,023(14.6%) 556(16.5%) Replacement Cattle: 147(2.8%) 189(2.7%) 80(2.4%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 232(4.5%) 75(1.1%) 17(0.5%) Replacement Sheep/Lambs: 40(0.8%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Goats: 416(8.0%) 160(2.3%) 72(2.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 125 | 154 | 174 | $386 |
| 300-400 | 134 | 154 | 177.5 | $540 |
| 400-500 | 124 | 154 | 180 | $693 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 121 | 136 | 150 | $339 |
| 300-400 | 120 | 136 | 149 | $475 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $63 | $83 | $97 |