North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
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Archived Report
2/18/2023
Total Run: 2,922
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder classes unevenly steady to 3.00 lower. Moderate demand with moderate offerings, average quality and moderate buyer interest and activity.
Supply included: 65% Feeder Cattle (27% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 28% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 20% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (80% Bred Cows, 20% Cow-Calf Pairs); 6% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (7% Wooled, 64% Hair Breeds, 17% Ewes, 5% Hair Ewes, 3% Bucks, 5% Hair Bucks); 7% Slaughter Goats (73% Kids, 17% Nannies/Does, 7% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 22%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/6/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,922 4,979 5,193 Feeder Cattle: 1,902(65.1%) 3,155(63.4%) 3,520(67.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 596(20.4%) 963(19.3%) 945(18.2%) Replacement Cattle: 49(1.7%) 63(1.3%) 98(1.9%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 182(6.2%) 344(6.9%) 126(2.4%) Replacement Sheep/Lambs: 0(0.0%) 2(0.0%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Goats: 193(6.6%) 446(9.0%) 500(9.6%) Replacement Goats: 0(0.0%) 6(0.1%) 4(0.1%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
150 |
181 |
202 |
$451
|
300-400 |
150 |
196 |
232.5 |
$686
|
400-500 |
152 |
195 |
220 |
$878
|
500-600 |
159 |
194 |
211 |
$1,065
|
600-700 |
138 |
167 |
186 |
$1,087
|
700-800 |
113 |
158 |
173 |
$1,187
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
130 |
154 |
185 |
$385
|
300-400 |
120 |
155 |
185 |
$541
|
400-500 |
130 |
158 |
185 |
$710
|
500-600 |
114 |
150 |
179 |
$827
|
600-700 |
110 |
132 |
155 |
$857
|
700-800 |
105 |
121 |
140 |
$909
|
*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 |
$74 |
$100 |
$122 |
Total Run