RA_LS152 Raleigh, NC Tue Dec 11, 2018 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News ***No sale on Monday, December 10, 2018 due to inclement weather. Sales expected to resume next Monday, December 17, 2018.*** ***This report reflects prices of the majority of cattle with a USDA grade, weight, and sex on this sale date. This report does not represent all animals at the sale on this date.*** WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton, NC Weighted Average Auction Report Monday Dec 3, 2018 Cattle Receipts: 572 Last Week: 404 Last Year: 414 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder cattle were mostly steady to 4.00 higher. Moderate demand, market activity and offerings. Quality of cattle plain to average. Slaughter cows made up 8 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, replacement cows 8 percent, and feeders 83 percent. The feeder supply included 40 percent steers, 42 percent heifers, and 18 percent bulls. Near 19 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. (Figures in parentheses are weighted average weights and prices for each category) Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 265-290 lbs (277) 155.00-165.00 (159.65); 322- 322 lbs (322) 176.00 (176.00); 350-365 lbs (358) 174.00-175.00 (174.49); 410-445 lbs (430) 140.00-149.00 (143.07); 455-490 lbs (473) 132.00-142.50 (136.99); 505-540 lbs (521) 134.00-144.00 (139.51); 555-595 lbs (576) 135.00-145.00 (141.95); 600-620 lbs (612) 134.00-142.00 (138.66); 650-675 lbs (657) 132.50-139.00 (136.58); 715-735 lbs (723) 126.00-130.00 (127.69); 762-762 lbs (762) 135.50 (135.50). Medium 2 255-290 lbs (273) 140.00-150.00 (145.32); 305-345 lbs (326) 142.00-153.00 (147.42); 350-395 lbs (372) 145.00-152.00 (146.33); 400-440 lbs (425) 135.00-137.00 (135.68); 460-490 lbs (475) 130.00-131.00 (130.34); 505-540 lbs (521) 120.00-130.00 (126.79); 700-725 lbs (713) 115.00 (115.00); 760-795 lbs (778) 120.00 (120.00). Small 2 290-295 lbs (293) 122.50-127.50 (124.98); 350-380 lbs (371) 117.50-127.50 (122.51). Medium 3 305-335 lbs (318) 139.00-140.00 (139.75); 355-395 lbs (372) 130.00-140.00 (134.99); 430-435 lbs (433) 120.00-121.00 (120.50). Small 3 310-345 lbs (332) 117.50-128.00 (122.11); 350-365 lbs (358) 95.00-110.00 (102.34); 370-380 lbs thin (375) 80.00 (80.00); 725-725 lbs (725) 82.50-90.00 (86.25). Holstein Large 3 515-520 lbs (518) 50.00-60.00 (55.02); 665-680 lbs (675) 34.00-60.00 (47.99). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 272-272 lbs (272) 137.50 (137.50); 355-395 lbs (375) 129.00-138.00 (133.27); 400-440 lbs (419) 126.00-136.00 (128.53); 450-488 lbs (472) 120.00-130.00 (123.38); 500-538 lbs (522) 120.00-128.00 (125.40); 550-595 lbs (568) 119.00-127.00 (124.31); 615-640 lbs (626) 120.00-124.00 (121.96); 650-660 lbs (655) 117.50-123.00 (120.27); 775-785 lbs (780) 90.00-96.00 (92.98). Medium 2 260-295 lbs (278) 117.50-120.00 (118.67); 305-340 lbs (324) 112.50-120.00 (117.55); 350-395 lbs (382) 115.00-125.00 (120.35); 405-445 lbs (428) 115.00-125.00 (120.45); 450-490 lbs (467) 110.00-117.50 (114.74); 505-520 lbs (512) 117.50-118.00 (117.62); 555-590 lbs (577) 110.00-117.00 (114.27); 615-645 lbs (633) 105.00-115.00 (110.02); 670-685 lbs (678) 110.00-114.00 (111.98). Small 2 365-385 lbs (375) 100.00 (100.00); 420-430 lbs (425) 100.00 (100.00); 560-575 lbs (568) 100.00 (100.00). Medium 3 380- 395 lbs (388) 102.50-110.00 (105.86); 420-440 lbs (430) 105.00-110.00 (107.56); 460- 475 lbs (468) 100.00-105.00 (101.69); 549-549 lbs brahman x (549) 73.00 (73.00). Small 3 360-375 lbs (368) 80.00 (80.00); 405-445 lbs (425) 90.00-102.50 (96.47); 415- 445 lbs thin (433) 70.00-88.00 (79.35). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 405-445 lbs (427) 138.00-149.00 (142.06); 450- 475 lbs (461) 122.00-132.50 (127.35); 505-530 lbs (518) 127.50-137.00 (131.28); 555- 595 lbs (577) 122.50-132.00 (126.52); 600-630 lbs (615) 123.00-125.00 (124.02); 735- 740 lbs (738) 90.00 (90.00); 815-825 lbs (820) 80.00-85.00 (82.48). Medium 2 422-435 lbs (426) 134.00-137.00 (135.02); 510-540 lbs (528) 115.00-125.00 (121.50); 600-645 lbs (627) 105.00-110.00 (108.28); 650-670 lbs (659) 110.00 (110.00). Medium 3 410-445 lbs (431) 112.50-123.00 (117.69). Small 3 400-440 lbs (425) 90.00-100.00 (95.73). Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 920-1095 lbs (1008) 525.00-575.00 per head 4-6 months bred (552.17). Medium and Large 1-2 Middle Aged 1065-1135 lbs (1100) 435.00-575.00 per head 1-3 months bred (507.23). 1220-1425 lbs (1323) 600.00-650.00 per head 4-6 months bred (626.94). 1275-1425 lbs (1330) 800.00-900.00 per head 7-9 months bred (840.32). Medium and Large 1-2 Aged 1105-1165 lbs (1130) 500.00-535.00 per head 4-6 months bred (511.56). 985-1120 lbs (1072) 425.00-525.00 per head 7-9 months bred (459.84). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1090-1370 lbs (1276) 47.00-56.00 (50.72); 1020-1290 lbs low dressing (1178) 42.00-44.00 (43.08); 1455-1525 lbs (1483) 46.00-58.00 (52.58); 1495-1680 lbs low dressing (1565) 40.00-42.00 (41.35). Boner 80-85 percent lean 955-1110 lbs (1027) 47.00-48.00 (47.31); 905-1240 lbs low dressing (1077) 28.00-44.00 (38.51). Lean 85-90 percent lean 755-775 lbs (765) 55.00 (55.00); 805-900 lbs low dressing (863) 32.00-44.00 (38.21). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1095-1465 lbs (1280) 67.00-72.00 (69.86); 1145- 1295 lbs low dressing (1220) 60.00-63.00 (61.59). Cows/Calf Pairs: (18) Small 1 and 2 750-865 lbs middle age cows with 150-350 lbs calves 575.00-875.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 945-1085 lbs middle age cows with 100- 300 lbs calves 625.00-1000.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1110-1365 lbs middle age cows with 150-220 lbs calves 825.00-950.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 20.00-65.00. Goats, per head: (12) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 25.00-35.00, 40-60 lbs 80.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 100.00-125.00, 70-100 lbs 130.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 60.00-70.00, 100-150 lbs 100.00-140.00. Sheep, per head: (7) Slaughter lambs: Good 20-60 lbs 35.00, 60-100 lbs 55.00- 75.00, 100-140 lbs 150.00; Choice & Prime 60-100 lbs 80.00-110.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS152.txt