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Archived Report

8/9/2021

Total Run: 303

Market Notes

Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were 3.00 to 4.00 lower; there were too few comparable breaking type slaughter cows and slaughter bulls to establish an adequate market comparison. Feeder steers were mostly steady to 2.00 lower with some 8.00 to 9.00 lower; heifers were 9.00 to 10.00 lower; and there were too few comparable feeder bulls to establish an adequate market comparison. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was average. Baby calves ranged 15.00 to 30.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 60.00 to 300.00.

Supply included: 75% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 45% Heifers, 25% Bulls); 22% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (50% Bred Cows, 50% Cow-Calf Pairs); 2% Slaughter Goats (50% Nannies/Does, 50% Bucks/Billies). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/2/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 303 273 348 Feeder Cattle: 227(74.9%) 197(72.2%) 204(58.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 66(21.8%) 45(16.5%) 77(22.1%) Replacement Cattle: 4(1.3%) 5(1.8%) 10(2.9%) Slaughter Goats: 6(2.0%) 22(8.1%) 48(13.8%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 127 148 162 $370
300-400 132 148 160 $518
400-500 139 144 146 $647
500-600 138 144 149 $792
600-700 132 137 142 $889
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 130 135 139 $472
400-500 129 132 139 $594
500-600 121 127 132 $700
600-700 110 115 120 $751
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 $96 $97 $100

Total Run

2021-08-02
2021-08-16
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Location

Canton, North Carolina