North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
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Archived Report
4/3/2021
Total Run: 4,087
Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Feeder steers and bulls were mostly steady to 2.00 higher, while heifers were 1.00 to 6.00 higher. Demand was mostly good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate to active. Offerings of cattle were light to moderate. Cattle quality was mostly average to attractive. Baby calves ranged 35.00 to 65.00 per head.
Supply included: 65% Feeder Cattle (36% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 40% Heifers, 22% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 19% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (43% Bred Cows, 57% Cow-Calf Pairs); 5% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (53% Hair Breeds, 21% Ewes, 9% Hair Ewes, 8% Bucks, 9% Hair Bucks); 0% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Families); 8% Slaughter Goats (52% Kids, 15% Nannies/Does, 25% Bucks/Billies, 8% Wethers); 0% Replacement Goats (100% Families). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/22/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,087 6,227 3,930 Feeder Cattle: 2,661(65.1%) 5,000(80.3%) 2,489(63.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 766(18.7%) 825(13.2%) 709(18.0%) Replacement Cattle: 92(2.3%) 102(1.6%) 52(1.3%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 204(5.0%) 124(2.0%) 258(6.6%) Replacement Sheep/Lambs: 16(0.4%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Goats: 334(8.2%) 176(2.8%) 422(10.7%) Replacement Goats: 14(0.3%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
138 |
155 |
178 |
$387
|
300-400 |
130 |
157 |
180 |
$550
|
400-500 |
134 |
153 |
179 |
$687
|
500-600 |
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$--
|
600-700 |
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$--
|
700-800 |
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$--
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Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
|
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$--
|
400-500 |
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$--
|
500-600 |
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$--
|
600-700 |
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$--
|
700-800 |
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$--
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*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 |
$45 |
$87 |
$99 |
Total Run