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North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

1/28/2023

Total Run: 3,054

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Slaughter classes sold mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Feeder classes unevenly steady to 3.00 lower. Demand was moderate with light to moderate offerings, average quality and moderate buyer interest and activity.

Supply included: 61% Feeder Cattle (26% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 45% Heifers, 29% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 20% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (57% Bred Cows, 43% Cow-Calf Pairs); 5% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (79% Hair Breeds, 8% Ewes, 10% Hair Ewes, 3% Bucks, 1% Hair Bucks); 13% Slaughter Goats (71% Kids, 16% Nannies/Does, 9% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 18%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/16/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,054 4,803 3,239 Feeder Cattle: 1,852(60.6%) 3,282(68.3%) 2,216(68.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 609(19.9%) 1,142(23.8%) 865(26.7%) Replacement Cattle: 51(1.7%) 67(1.4%) 36(1.1%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 156(5.1%) 136(2.8%) 47(1.5%) Slaughter Goats: 386(12.6%) 176(3.7%) 75(2.3%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 150 180 220 $449
300-400 150 190 230 $665
400-500 145 185 212 $831
500-600 140 171 192 $940
600-700 130 160 175 $1,040
700-800 120 139 158 $1,041

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 120 143 170 $357
300-400 128 150 188 $527
400-500 120 149 180 $672
500-600 120 138 166 $761
600-700 110 130 144 $842
700-800 99 114 128 $853

*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 $75 $99 $114

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