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Archived Report

2/21/2022

Total Run: 254

Market Notes

Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were 2.00 to 3.00 higher, boning type slaughter cows were 4.00 to 5.00 higher, and slaughter bulls were 10.00 to 11.00 higher. There were too few comparable feeder steers to establish an adequate market comparison; feeder heifers were unevenly steady; while feeder bulls were mostly 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Demand was good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was mostly attractive. Baby calves ranged 25.00 to 45.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 100.00 to 180.00.

Supply included: 71% Feeder Cattle (13% Steers, 5% Dairy Steers, 56% Heifers, 25% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 24% Slaughter Cattle (4% Dairy Steers, 84% Cows, 12% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (100% Bred Cows); 0% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Ewes); 3% Slaughter Goats (50% Kids, 50% Nannies/Does). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 24%. Also Reported: Feeder Cattle - Steers - Medium and Large 1-2 (Per Cwt/Actual Wt) Head 1 Wt Range 320-320 Avg Wt 320 Price Range 195.00-195.00 Avg Price 195.00 Value Added Head 1 Wt Range 375-375 Avg Wt 375 Price Range 190.00-190.00 Avg Price 190.00 Value Added Feeder Cattle - Bulls - Medium and Large 1-2 (Per Cwt/Actual Wt) Head 1 Wt Range 470-470 Avg Wt 470 Price Range 185.00-185.00 Avg Price 185.00 Value Added AUCTION This Week Last Reported 2/14/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 254 292 105 Feeder Cattle: 180(70.9%) 195(66.8%) 79(75.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 60(23.6%) 70(24.0%) 15(14.3%) Replacement Cattle: 5(2.0%) 22(7.5%) 6(5.7%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 1(0.4%) 3(1.0%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Goats: 8(3.1%) 2(0.7%) 5(4.8%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 175 184 193 $829
500-600 160 161 163 $888
600-700 142.5 146 149 $946
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 145 151 160 $529
400-500 140 149 155 $671
500-600 137.5 142 147.5 $783
600-700 135 137 139 $890
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 $95 $102 $107

Total Run

2022-02-14
2022-02-26
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Location

Canton, North Carolina