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North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

10/2/2021

Total Run: 5,427

Market Notes

Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder steers were unevenly steady; heifers were mostly 2.00 to 5.00 lower; and feeder bulls were mostly 2.00 to 6.00 lower. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were mostly moderate. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate to fairly heavy. Cattle quality was plain to average. Baby calves ranged 5.00 to 110.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 160.00.

Supply included: 73% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 29% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 14% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 50% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 45% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (59% Hair Breeds, 22% Ewes, 11% Hair Ewes, 5% Bucks, 3% Hair Bucks); 8% Slaughter Goats (60% Kids, 25% Nannies/Does, 13% Bucks/Billies, 2% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/20/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,427 4,723 4,612 Feeder Cattle: 3,936(72.5%) 3,293(69.7%) 3,678(79.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 784(14.4%) 756(16.0%) 629(13.6%) Replacement Cattle: 84(1.5%) 85(1.8%) 58(1.3%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 200(3.7%) 131(2.8%) 44(1.0%) Slaughter Goats: 423(7.8%) 447(9.5%) 203(4.4%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 125 149 167.5 $372
300-400 128 149 175 $520
400-500 121 141 158 $633
500-600 120 138 150 $756
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 118 129 144 $322
300-400 108 128 153 $449
400-500 106 126 136 $565
500-600 99 120 135 $661
600-700 100 119 130 $775
700-800 86 103 115 $775

*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 $54 $84 $99

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