North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
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Archived Report
8/14/2021
Total Run: 4,047
Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cows were steady to 2.00 higher, while slaughter bulls were 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Feeder cattle were mostly steady to 8.00 lower. Demand was mostly moderate instances light; market activity and buyer interest were mostly moderate instances slow. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was mostly average. Baby calves ranged 15.00 to 80.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 60.00 to 300.00.
Supply included: 74% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 28% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 18% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 56% Bred Cows, 13% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls); 1% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (88% Hair Breeds, 6% Ewes, 6% Bucks); 4% Slaughter Goats (62% Kids, 18% Nannies/Does, 17% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/2/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,047 5,935 4,191 Feeder Cattle: 2,985(73.8%) 3,972(66.9%) 2,845(67.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 738(18.2%) 704(11.9%) 703(16.8%) Replacement Cattle: 108(2.7%) 67(1.1%) 73(1.7%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 55(1.4%) 391(6.6%) 193(4.6%) Slaughter Goats: 161(4.0%) 792(13.3%) 373(8.9%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
127 |
157 |
170 |
$392
|
300-400 |
130 |
155 |
184 |
$542
|
400-500 |
125 |
145 |
166 |
$655
|
500-600 |
120 |
142 |
153 |
$782
|
600-700 |
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$--
|
700-800 |
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|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
130 |
135 |
143 |
$337
|
300-400 |
117.5 |
135 |
146 |
$473
|
400-500 |
|
|
|
$--
|
500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
700-800 |
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$--
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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 |
$73 |
$96 |
$116 |
Total Run