North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
6/5/2021
Total Run: 3,945
Market Notes
Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 higher, while boning type slaughter cows and slaughter bulls were steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder cattle were mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were fairly light to light. Cattle quality was average to attractive. Baby calves ranged 15.00 to 45.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 180.00 to 265.00.Supply included: 57% Feeder Cattle (31% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 27% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 19% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 88% Cows, 11% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (46% Bred Cows, 53% CowCalf Pairs, 1% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (1% Shorn, 2% Wooled, 73% Hair Breeds, 7% Ewes, 14% Hair Ewes, 2% Bucks, 1% Hair Bucks); 13% Slaughter Goats (68% Kids, 19% Nannies/Does, 10% Bucks/Billies, 2% Wethers); 0% Replacement Goats (100% Families). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 21%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/24/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,945 4,024 5,048 Feeder Cattle: 2,233(56.6%) 2,475(61.5%) 3,486(69.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 757(19.2%) 760(18.9%) 581(11.5%) Replacement Cattle: 90(2.3%) 123(3.1%) 63(1.2%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 328(8.3%) 214(5.3%) 299(5.9%) Slaughter Goats: 524(13.3%) 450(11.2%) 619(12.3%) Replacement Goats: 13(0.3%) 2(0.0%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 140 | 155 | 175 | $387 |
| 300-400 | 128 | 154 | 170 | $540 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 115 | 130 | 144 | $326 |
| 300-400 | 120 | 132 | 146 | $463 |
| 400-500 | 114 | 126 | 138 | $566 |
| 500-600 | 114 | 123 | 128 | $674 |
| 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 | $70 | $95 | $113 |