North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/27/2021
Total Run: 6,227
Market Notes
Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were 1.00 to 2.00 lower, while boning type slaughter cows and slaughter bulls were steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder cattle were unevenly steady. Demand was moderate to good; market activity and buyer interest were mostly moderate. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate to heavy. Cattle quality was mostly average. Baby calves ranged 60.00 to 135.00 per head.Supply included: 80% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 18% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 13% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 69% Bred Cows, 30% Cow-Calf Pairs); 2% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (34% Shorn, 29% Hair Breeds, 21% Ewes, 7% Bucks, 10% Hair Bucks); 3% Slaughter Goats (54% Kids, 17% Nannies/Does, 22% Bucks/Billies, 8% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/15/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,227 5,196 2,809 Feeder Cattle: 5,000(80.3%) 3,709(71.4%) 1,497(53.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 825(13.2%) 652(12.5%) 1,120(39.9%) Replacement Cattle: 102(1.6%) 147(2.8%) 81(2.9%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 124(2.0%) 232(4.5%) 46(1.6%) Slaughter Goats: 176(2.8%) 416(8.0%) 65(2.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 162 | 173 | 177 | $778 |
| 500-600 | 137 | 162 | 165 | $894 |
| 600-700 | 138 | 143 | 165 | $927 |
| 700-800 | 125 | 131 | 131.25 | $979 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 135.25 | 146 | 0.0000 | $658 |
| 500-600 | 124.25 | 135 | 0.0000 | $744 |
| 600-700 | 122 | 130 | 131 | $847 |
| 700-800 | 113 | 121 | 121.5 | $907 |
*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 | $74 | $86 | $94 |