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North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

1/21/2023

Total Run: 4,803

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Slaughter classes sold mostly 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder classes unevenly steady to 3.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good with moderate offerings, average quality and moderate to active buyer interest and activity.

Supply included: 68% Feeder Cattle (25% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 45% Heifers, 29% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 24% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (54% Bred Cows, 46% Cow-Calf Pairs); 3% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (2% Shorn, 9% Wooled, 57% Hair Breeds, 3% Ewes, 21% Hair Ewes, 2% Bucks, 6% Hair Bucks); 4% Slaughter Goats (65% Kids, 16% Nannies/Does, 12% Bucks/Billies, 7% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 24%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/9/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,803 4,476 221 Feeder Cattle: 3,282(68.3%) 2,924(65.3%) 12(5.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,142(23.8%) 977(21.8%) 30(13.6%) Replacement Cattle: 67(1.4%) 59(1.3%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 136(2.8%) 163(3.6%) 79(35.7%) Slaughter Goats: 176(3.7%) 353(7.9%) 100(45.2%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 140 180 224 $451
300-400 134 190 231 $664
400-500 135 183 215 $824
500-600 137 169 190 $928
600-700 126 160 170 $1,038
700-800 127 148 158 $1,108

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 125 149 171 $373
300-400 130 154 179 $539
400-500 120 149 179 $670
500-600 112 142 160 $780
600-700 106 133 146 $865
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 $78 $93 $105

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