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Archived Report

8/23/2021

Total Run: 281

Market Notes

Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 lower and slaughter bulls were 8.00 to 9.00 lower; there were too few breaking type slaughter cows to establish an adequate market comparison. Feeder cattle were mostly 1.00 to 6.00 higher. Demand for feeder cattle was good; market activity and buyer interest were active. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was average to attractive. Baby calves ranged 20.00 to 30.00 per head.

Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 49% Heifers, 16% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (79% Cows, 21% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (44% Bred Cows, 56% Cow-Calf Pairs); 1% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Breeds); 1% Slaughter Goats (33% Kids, 67% Bucks/Billies). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/16/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 281 261 271 Feeder Cattle: 221(78.6%) 202(77.4%) 189(69.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 44(15.7%) 49(18.8%) 48(17.7%) Replacement Cattle: 9(3.2%) 7(2.7%) 9(3.3%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 3(1.1%) 2(0.8%) 3(1.1%) Slaughter Goats: 4(1.4%) 1(0.4%) 22(8.1%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 136 141 145 $351
300-400 137 141 145 $492
400-500 142 146 151 $658
500-600 145 151 155 $828
600-700 137 140 145 $912
700-800 132.5 133 145 $994

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 125 128 130 $321
300-400 125 130 135 $456
400-500 127 131 136 $589
500-600 124 129 135 $707
600-700 112 117 123 $761
700-800 102.5 107 112 $805

*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 $85 $92 $99

Total Run

2021-08-16
2021-08-28
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Location

Canton, North Carolina