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Archived Report

9/2/2021

Total Run: 264

Market Notes

Compared to last week, slaughter cows were 3.00 to 5.00 lower; there were too few slaughter bulls to establish an adequate market comparison, however a higher undertone was noted. Feeder steers were steady to 2.00 lower on a very light test; heifers were mostly 3.00 to 5.00 higher; while feeder bulls were mixed, mostly 12.00 lower to 4.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate to active. Offerings of cattle were fairly light. Cattle quality was average to attractive.

Supply included: 91% Feeder Cattle (20% Steers, 48% Heifers, 32% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle (100% Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/26/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 264 274 254 Feeder Cattle: 239(90.5%) 245(89.4%) 220(86.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 25(9.5%) 29(10.6%) 34(13.4%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 141 147 150 $366
300-400 148 154 160 $538
400-500 138 144 152 $646
500-600 132 135 137 $742
600-700 131 132 134 $861
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 126 132 136 $462
400-500 115 121 130 $545
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

*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 $60 $61 $62

Total Run

2021-08-26
2021-09-09
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Location

Smithfield, North Carolina