North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
9/18/2021
Total Run: 5,120
Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder steers were mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher; feeder bulls mostly steady to 2.00 higher; while feeder heifers were mostly 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were mostly moderate. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was plain to average. Baby calves ranged 15.00 to 90.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 45.00 to 190.00.Supply included: 67% Feeder Cattle (42% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 33% Heifers, 23% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 15% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (20% Bred Cows, 6% Bred Heifers, 73% Cow-Calf Pairs); 4% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (2% Shorn, 2% Wooled, 57% Hair Breeds, 25% Ewes, 4% Hair Ewes, 1% Bucks, 9% Hair Bucks); 13% Slaughter Goats (56% Kids, 20% Nannies/Does, 17% Bucks/Billies, 7% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/6/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,120 4,549 4,681 Feeder Cattle: 3,420(66.8%) 3,672(80.7%) 3,596(76.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 771(15.1%) 619(13.6%) 734(15.7%) Replacement Cattle: 54(1.1%) 44(1.0%) 52(1.1%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 222(4.3%) 50(1.1%) 75(1.6%) Slaughter Goats: 653(12.8%) 164(3.6%) 224(4.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 128 | 159 | 184 | $397 |
| 300-400 | 127.5 | 156 | 184 | $548 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 120 | 137 | 165 | $342 |
| 300-400 | 120 | 136 | 161 | $475 |
| 400-500 | 102 | 127 | 147 | $572 |
| 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 | $92 | $109 |