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Archived Report

8/30/2021

Total Run: 329

Market Notes

Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 higher; there were too few comparable breaking type slaughter cows and slaughter bulls to establish an adequate market comparison. Feeder steers were mostly steady to 1.00 lower; heifers were unevenly steady; and feeder bulls were mostly 3.00 to 7.00 lower. Demand for slaughter cattle was fairly good, while demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was average. Baby calves ranged 5.00 to 25.00 per head.

Supply included: 71% Feeder Cattle (33% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 26% Bulls); 20% Slaughter Cattle (93% Cows, 7% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (50% Bred Cows, 50% Cow-Calf Pairs); 3% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (90% Hair Breeds, 10% Hair Bucks); 1% Slaughter Goats (50% Nannies/Does, 50% Bucks/Billies). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 31%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/23/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 329 281 284 Feeder Cattle: 235(71.4%) 221(78.6%) 201(70.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 66(20.1%) 44(15.7%) 57(20.1%) Replacement Cattle: 16(4.9%) 9(3.2%) 8(2.8%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 10(3.0%) 3(1.1%) 13(4.6%) Slaughter Goats: 2(0.6%) 4(1.4%) 5(1.8%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 139 149 157.5 $523
400-500 147 153 157 $690
500-600 140 148 153 $815
600-700 132.5 140 145.5 $910
700-800 120 127 129 $953

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 130 132 135 $462
400-500 125 131 135 $592
500-600 121 127 133.5 $698
600-700 110 118 120.5 $768
700-800 107.5 111 114 $831

*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 $94 $97 $100

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Location


Canton, North Carolina