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Archived Report

3/21/2022

Total Run: 330

Market Notes

Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were 3.00 to 4.00 higher, boning type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 higher, and slaughter bulls were 5.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder cattle were mostly steady to 6.00 higher. Demand was good; market activity and buyer interest were active. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was average to attractive.

Supply included: 77% Feeder Cattle (19% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 48% Heifers, 30% Bulls); 17% Slaughter Cattle (72% Cows, 28% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (67% Bred Cows, 33% Cow-Calf Pairs); 2% Slaughter Goats (100% Kids). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 28%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/14/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 330 126 201 Feeder Cattle: 255(77.3%) 71(56.3%) 126(62.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 56(17.0%) 53(42.1%) 28(13.9%) Replacement Cattle: 14(4.2%) 2(1.6%) 22(10.9%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 22(10.9%) Slaughter Goats: 5(1.5%) 0(0.0%) 3(1.5%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 175 188 200 $470
300-400 150 172 182.5 $600
400-500 152.5 170 177 $765
500-600 155 162 166 $892
600-700 159 159 166 $1,034
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 142.5 144 145 $359
300-400 142.5 147 150 $515
400-500 140 145 150 $651
500-600 130 139 145 $762
600-700 130 131 137 $854
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 $83 $110 $123

Total Run

2022-03-14
2022-03-28
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Location

Canton, North Carolina