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North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

7/17/2021

Total Run: 5,284

Market Notes

Compared to two weeks ago, 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 steers were mostly steady to 6.00 lower; heifers were 2.00 to 5.00 lower, mostly 2.00 to 3.00 lower; and feeder bulls were mostly 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were mostly moderate. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was average to attractive. Baby calves ranged 10.00 to 80.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 95.00 to 360.00.

Supply included: 69% Feeder Cattle (26% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 34% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 19% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (58% Bred Cows, 41% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls); 3% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (1% Shorn, 78% Hair Breeds, 19% Ewes, 2% Bucks); 7% Slaughter Goats (60% Kids, 28% Nannies/Does, 9% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 18%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 7/5/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,284 1,823 4,580 Feeder Cattle: 3,663(69.3%) 603(33.1%) 2,904(63.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 988(18.7%) 166(9.1%) 700(15.3%) Replacement Cattle: 118(2.2%) 3(0.2%) 52(1.1%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 170(3.2%) 318(17.4%) 347(7.6%) Slaughter Goats: 345(6.5%) 729(40.0%) 564(12.3%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 130 146 170 $365
300-400 128 143 162.5 $501
400-500 121 141 155 $634
500-600 120 140 155 $772
600-700 119 134 145 $871
700-800 118 125 135 $934

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 129 133 140 $331
300-400 118 131 140 $459
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 $75 $98 $112

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