RA_LS152 Raleigh, NC Tue Feb 26, 2019 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News ***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 Feb 25, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 122 Last Week: 113 Last Year: 283 Compared to last week, slaughter cows were 2.00 to 6.00 higher with bulls mostly steady. Feeder cattle were 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Good demand with moderate market activity. Light offerings with quality of cattle plain to average. Slaughter cows made up 26 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 3 percent, replacement cows 5 percent, and feeders 65 percent. The feeder supply included 36 percent steers, 44 percent heifers, and 20 percent bulls. Near 31 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 1-2 290-295 lbs (293) 175.00-177.00 (176.01); 340- 345 lbs (342) 167.00-171.00 (168.68); 355-355 lbs (355) 169.00 (169.00); 430-430 lbs (430) 151.00 (151.00); 525-525 lbs (525) 137.00 (137.00); 552-598 lbs (575) 139.00- 140.00 (139.52); 665-680 lbs (675) 127.00-135.00 (129.63); 745-745 lbs (745) 125.00- 127.00 (126.50). Medium 2 595-595 lbs (595) 100.00 (100.00); 680-680 lbs (680) 100.00 (100.00). Holstein Large 3 255-265 lbs (260) 61.00-72.00 (66.61); 575-575 lbs (575) 60.00 (60.00); 690-690 lbs (690) 58.00 (58.00); 860-890 lbs (875) 50.00-60.00 (55.09). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 175-175 lbs (175) 132.00 (132.00); 295-295 lbs (295) 126.00 (126.00); 320-335 lbs (325) 139.00-149.00 (142.76); 355-355 lbs (355) 143.00 (143.00); 425-435 lbs (430) 138.00-140.00 (139.01); 465-465 lbs (465) 147.00 (147.00); 510-530 lbs (520) 124.00-130.00 (127.06); 560-590 lbs (570) 119.00- 122.00 (120.31); 605-645 lbs (632) 112.50-117.00 (113.94); 685-685 lbs (685) 130.00 (130.00); 700-700 lbs (700) 105.00 (105.00). Medium 2 295-295 lbs (295) 117.50 (117.50); 345-345 lbs (345) 130.00 (130.00); 390-390 lbs (390) 122.50 (122.50); 465- 495 lbs (480) 125.00-132.50 (128.87); 512-535 lbs (523) 109.00-117.00 (114.63). Medium 3 335-335 lbs (335) 116.00 (116.00); 375-375 lbs (375) 103.00 (103.00). Small 3 180-180 lbs (180) 95.00 (95.00); 655-655 lbs (655) 65.00 (65.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 430-445 lbs (438) 150.00-157.00 (153.44); 450- 450 lbs (450) 144.00 (144.00); 575-575 lbs (575) 129.00 (129.00); 600-605 lbs (603) 120.00-122.50 (121.24); 745-745 lbs (745) 105.00 (105.00); 880-890 lbs (885) 99.00- 103.00 (100.99). Medium 2 485-485 lbs (485) 121.00 (121.00); 535-535 lbs (535) 109.00 (109.00); 565-565 lbs (565) 110.00 (110.00); 875-875 lbs (875) 92.00 (92.00). Small 3 555-555 lbs (555) 67.00 (67.00). Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Middle Aged 1055-1055 lbs (1055) 675.00 per head 1-3 months bred (675.00); 1295-1295 lbs (1295) 900.00 per head 1-3 months bred (900.00). Small 3 Young 730-730 lbs (730) 525.00 per head 1-3 months bred (525.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1215-1395 lbs (1318) 54.00-63.00 (59.25); 1285-1385 lbs high dressing (1340) 67.00-75.00 (70.77); 1485-1735 lbs (1610) 50.00-58.00 (54.31); 1465-1465 lbs high dressing (1465) 72.00 (72.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 1080-1260 lbs (1156) 53.00-60.00 (56.66); 960-1130 lbs high dressing (1049) 63.00-75.00 (68.31); 1105-1105 lbs low dressing (1105) 45.00 (45.00); 1405- 1405 lbs high dressing (1405) 64.00 (64.00). Lean 85-90 percent lean 895-895 lbs low dressing (895) 42.00 (42.00). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1015-1200 lbs (1108) 69.00-77.00 (73.33); 1760- 1990 lbs high dressing (1875) 81.00-84.00 (82.59). Cows/Calf Pairs: (3) Large 1 and 2 1130-1370 lbs middle age cows with 208-315 lbs calves 1075.00-1300.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 70.00-100.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS152.txt