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North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

3/11/2023

Total Run: 5,316

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Feeder classes mostly 3.00 to 10.00 higher. Trade and demand moderate to good with moderate offerings and average quality.

Supply included: 73% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 26% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 13% Slaughter Cattle (83% Cows, 17% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (64% Bred Cows, 36% Cow-Calf Pairs); 3% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (8% Wooled & Shorn, 46% Hair Breeds, 20% Ewes, 17% Hair Ewes, 6% Bucks, 3% Hair Bucks); 0% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Families); 9% Slaughter Goats (72% Kids, 14% Nannies/Does, 10% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers); 0% Replacement Goats (100% Families). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 17%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/27/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,316 3,802 4,426 Feeder Cattle: 3,878(72.9%) 2,508(66.0%) 3,304(74.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 700(13.2%) 633(16.6%) 838(18.9%) Replacement Cattle: 81(1.5%) 94(2.5%) 118(2.7%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 159(3.0%) 184(4.8%) 22(0.5%) Replacement Sheep/Lambs: 4(0.1%) 3(0.1%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Goats: 481(9.0%) 380(10.0%) 144(3.3%) Replacement Goats: 13(0.2%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 170 204 237.5 $510
300-400 170 222 259 $778
400-500 170 222 249 $997
500-600 157.5 214 236 $1,180
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 140 168 210 $420
300-400 140 182 221 $638
400-500 135 176 222 $793
500-600 134 164 208 $904
600-700 119 150 177 $974
700-800 100 124 149 $932

*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 $87 $106 $121

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