North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
7/31/2021
Total Run: 3,886
Market Notes
Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 lower, while boning type slaughter cows and slaughter bulls were steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder steers and feeder bulls were mostly steady to 4.00 higher, while feeder heifers were mostly steady to 3.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good; market activity and buyer interest were mostly moderate with some active. Offerings of cattle were light to moderate. Cattle quality was mostly average. Baby calves ranged 5.00 to 90.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 220.00 to 300.00.Supply included: 69% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 28% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 21% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 57% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 39% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Bulls); 2% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (85% Hair Breeds, 15% Ewes); 4% Slaughter Goats (75% Kids, 10% Nannies/Does, 10% Bucks/Billies, 5% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 7/19/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,886 4,481 4,191 Feeder Cattle: 2,667(68.6%) 2,640(58.9%) 2,565(61.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 835(21.5%) 715(16.0%) 706(16.8%) Replacement Cattle: 129(3.3%) 86(1.9%) 66(1.6%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 82(2.1%) 272(6.1%) 274(6.5%) Slaughter Goats: 173(4.5%) 765(17.1%) 567(13.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 134 | 155 | 187 | $387 |
| 300-400 | 124 | 157 | 187 | $550 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 120 | 132 | 140 | $329 |
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $70 | $99 | $117 |