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North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

9/4/2021

Total Run: 4,078

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 steers were mostly 2.00 to 6.00 lower; heifers were mostly 1.00 to 3.00 lower; four-weight feeder bulls were 5.00 to 7.00 lower, while five- and six-weights were mostly 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Demand was light to moderate; market activity and buyer interest were slow to moderate. Offerings of cattle were fairly light. Cattle quality was mostly average. Baby calves ranged 5.00 to 55.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 210.00.

Supply included: 56% Feeder Cattle (27% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 29% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 14% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (55% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 38% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (4% Shorn, 1% Wooled, 68% Hair Breeds, 10% Ewes, 10% Hair Ewes, 4% Bucks, 3% Hair Bucks); 0% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Families); 18% Slaughter Goats (61% Kids, 23% Nannies/Does, 12% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/23/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,078 3,858 4,182 Feeder Cattle: 2,273(55.7%) 2,701(70.0%) 2,776(66.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 568(13.9%) 700(18.1%) 745(17.8%) Replacement Cattle: 45(1.1%) 68(1.8%) 69(1.6%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 452(11.1%) 129(3.3%) 144(3.4%) Replacement Sheep/Lambs: 2(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Goats: 738(18.1%) 257(6.7%) 448(10.7%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 139 153 175 $382
300-400 130 154 176 $539
400-500 130 147 161 $663
500-600 130 145 157.5 $796
600-700 118 140 147 $909
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 140 143 150 $358
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 $66 $97 $107

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