North Carolina Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/16/2021
Total Run: 3,298
Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder steers were mostly steady to 2.00 higher; feeder bulls mostly 1.00 to 3.00 higher; while heifers were unevenly steady. Demand was moderate to good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were light to moderate. Cattle quality was average. Baby calves ranged 10.00 to 75.00 per head.Supply included: 70% Feeder Cattle (26% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 31% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 22% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (4% Stock Cows, 72% Bred Cows, 24% Cow-Calf Pairs); 1% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (59% Hair Breeds, 32% Ewes, 9% Hair Bucks); 5% Slaughter Goats (50% Kids, 23% Nannies/Does, 16% Bucks/Billies, 12% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 24%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/4/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,298 3,005 4,988 Feeder Cattle: 2,319(70.3%) 2,015(67.1%) 3,371(67.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 732(22.2%) 687(22.9%) 907(18.2%) Replacement Cattle: 68(2.1%) 115(3.8%) 116(2.3%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 29(0.9%) 71(2.4%) 115(2.3%) Slaughter Goats: 150(4.5%) 117(3.9%) 470(9.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 119 | 149 | 172.5 | $372 |
| 300-400 | 130 | 154 | 176 | $538 |
| 400-500 | 120 | 143 | 160 | $644 |
| 500-600 | 120 | 134 | 149 | $737 |
| 600-700 | 102 | 121 | 131 | $788 |
| 700-800 | 100 | 115 | 120 | $859 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 116 | 127 | 135 | $318 |
| 300-400 | 114 | 130 | 144 | $454 |
| 400-500 | 109 | 123 | 134 | $555 |
| 500-600 | 95 | 114 | 127.5 | $627 |
| 600-700 | 90 | 100 | 109 | $651 |
| 700-800 | 81 | 88 | 100 | $659 |
*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 | $36 | $81 | $94 |