North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
6/19/2021
Total Run: 5,876
Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cows were 2.00 to 3.00 higher and slaughter bulls were 4.00 to 5.00 higher. Feeder steers and feeder bulls were unevenly steady, while heifers were mostly 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were mostly moderate. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was mostly plain to average. Baby calves ranged 10.00 to 40.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 210.00.Supply included: 70% Feeder Cattle (42% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 18% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 15% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 90% Cows, 10% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 69% Bred Cows, 29% Cow-Calf Pairs); 4% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (7% Shorn, 1% Wooled, 56% Hair Breeds, 25% Ewes, 8% Hair Ewes, 3% Bucks, 1% Hair Bucks); 9% Slaughter Goats (77% Kids, 17% Nannies/Does, 4% Bucks/Billies, 2% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 28%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 6/7/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,876 4,945 4,512 Feeder Cattle: 4,116(70.0%) 3,181(64.3%) 3,006(66.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 873(14.9%) 954(19.3%) 647(14.3%) Replacement Cattle: 90(1.5%) 90(1.8%) 106(2.3%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 260(4.4%) 132(2.7%) 163(3.6%) Slaughter Goats: 537(9.1%) 588(11.9%) 584(12.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 163.5 | 164 | 0.0000 | $736 |
| 500-600 | 137.5 | 162 | 162 | $892 |
| 600-700 | 130 | 154 | 156 | $1,003 |
| 700-800 | 128 | 140 | 156 | $1,050 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 136 | 144 | 145 | $648 |
| 500-600 | 135 | 141 | 143 | $774 |
| 600-700 | 121 | 132 | 133 | $860 |
| 700-800 | 121 | 127 | 127.5 | $949 |
*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 | $76 | $100 | $113 |