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Archived Report

8/12/2021

Total Run: 458

Market Notes

Compared to last week, slaughter cows were 3.00 to 5.00 higher; there were too few comparable slaughter bulls the previous week to establish an adequate market comparison. Feeder steers were mostly steady to 1.00 higher on a fairly light test; heifers were mostly 4.00 to 6.00 higher; while feeder bulls were mostly 4.00 to 6.00 lower. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was average.

Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 41% Heifers, 30% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 12% Replacement Cattle (62% Bred Cows, 10% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 18%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/5/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 458 407 360 Feeder Cattle: 359(78.4%) 335(82.3%) 306(85.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 44(9.6%) 71(17.4%) 53(14.7%) Replacement Cattle: 55(12.0%) 1(0.2%) 1(0.3%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 147 154 163 $386
300-400 141 152 161 $534
400-500 136 144 150 $647
500-600 125 130 135 $716
600-700 124 124 125 $809
700-800 120 121 123 $907

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 130 136 139 $339
300-400 124 134 143 $467
400-500 122 130 137 $583
500-600 118 123 130 $679
600-700 117 122 129 $795
700-800 109 112 114 $842

*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 $80 $92 $106

Total Run

2021-08-05
2021-08-19
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Location

Smithfield, North Carolina