RA_LS142 Raleigh, NC Monday, June 03, 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.*** Carolina Stockyards, Siler City, NC Report for Friday, May 31, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 816 Last week: 680 Last year: 1038 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 3.00 to 4.00 higher. Feeder cattle were steady to 3.00 higher. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was average. Slaughter cows made up 15 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, replacement cows 1 percent, and feeders 83 percent. The feeder supply included 37 percent steers, 47 percent heifers, and 16 percent bulls. Near 12 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 1-2 235-245 lbs (240) 138.00 (138.00); 255- 295 lbs (276) 135.00-146.00 (141.41); 300-345 lbs (330) 136.00-157.00 (149.04); 350-385 lbs (371) 135.00-153.00 (143.89); 400-444 lbs (426) 130.00-153.00 (139.59); 478-485 lbs (482) 140.00-147.00 (146.08); 500-523 lbs (515) 130.00- 144.00 (135.62); 550-593 lbs (581) 120.00-133.00 (128.12); 615-625 lbs (617) 120.00-125.00 (120.50); 668-698 lbs (684) 115.00-120.00 (116.39). Medium 2 242-242 lbs (242) 135.00 (135.00); 275-275 lbs (275) 129.00 (129.00); 300- 335 lbs (319) 120.00-130.00 (127.12); 370-390 lbs (377) 126.00-134.00 (130.00); 405-425 lbs (413) 120.00-129.00 (124.45). Medium 3 215-245 lbs (229) 110.00- 118.00 (113.76); 270-295 lbs (283) 100.00-119.00 (111.40); 300-330 lbs (312) 100.00-116.00 (106.11); 355-395 lbs (378) 115.00-120.00 (117.17); 410-430 lbs (418) 104.00-116.00 (110.53). Small 3 315-315 lbs (315) 90.00-99.00 (94.50). Holstein Large 3 301-301 lbs (301) 66.00 (66.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 275-295 lbs (289) 127.00-140.00 (130.27); 301-345 lbs (324) 125.00-141.00 (131.72); 350-396 lbs (379) 120.00- 135.00 (127.48); 400-445 lbs (420) 120.00-129.00 (125.60); 452-495 lbs (469) 121.00-130.00 (124.44); 479-479 lbs value added (479) 147.00 (147.00); 505- 548 lbs (522) 117.00-125.00 (121.79); 500-500 lbs value added (500) 142.00 (142.00); 550-590 lbs (562) 114.00-124.00 (116.88); 645-645 lbs (645) 95.00- 100.00 (97.50); 770-770 lbs (770) 90.00 (90.00). Medium 2 158-158 lbs (158) 127.00 (127.00); 325-345 lbs (334) 122.00-126.00 (123.54); 400-445 lbs (429) 114.00-117.00 (115.87); 455-490 lbs (477) 115.00-120.00 (118.05); 500-528 lbs (520) 110.00 (110.00); 555-595 lbs (573) 110.00-114.00 (111.96); 650-695 lbs (666) 89.00-90.00 (89.85). Medium 3 205-240 lbs (223) 106.00-118.00 (112.47); 258-295 lbs (277) 100.00-115.00 (105.42); 310-345 lbs (328) 100.00-115.00 (109.46); 350-393 lbs (371) 100.00-117.00 (109.27); 410-445 lbs (419) 107.00- 113.00 (109.69); 455-480 lbs (467) 100.00-111.00 (105.53); 500-515 lbs (508) 100.00-106.00 (102.96); 555-570 lbs (563) 104.00-109.00 (106.53). Small 3 310- 335 lbs (323) 92.00-93.00 (92.48). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 450-498 lbs (478) 127.00-135.00 (130.30); 505-535 lbs (517) 130.00-134.00 (131.32); 560-570 lbs (568) 121.00-129.00 (123.65); 600-630 lbs (617) 109.00-120.00 (115.49); 785-785 lbs (785) 94.00 (94.00); 910-915 lbs (913) 89.00-101.00 (94.98). Medium 2 450-492 lbs (472) 120.00-124.00 (122.31); 505-545 lbs (524) 101.00-120.00 (112.37); 570-595 lbs (583) 110.00-116.00 (112.02). Medium 3 450-495 lbs (473) 100.00-118.00 (105.70); 510-545 lbs (524) 100.00-110.00 (102.68); 555-590 lbs (567) 100.00- 107.00 (102.98); 686-686 lbs (686) 80.00 (80.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1440-1690 lbs (1592) 60.00-67.00 (62.77); 1445-1930 lbs high dressing (1608) 70.00-83.00 (75.84); 1415-1495 lbs low dressing (1470) 56.00-59.00 (57.99). Boner 80-85 percent lean 795-890 lbs (832) 50.00-52.00 (51.36); 915-1390 lbs (1143) 58.00-68.00 (64.46); 945- 1395 lbs high dressing (1242) 70.00-81.00 (74.67); 900-1325 lbs low dressing (1127) 50.00-57.00 (53.63). Lean 85-90 percent lean 840-1035 lbs (956) 43.00- 48.00 (46.03); 915-935 lbs low dressing (925) 34.00-40.00 (36.97). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1335-1350 lbs low dressing (1343) 74.00- 80.00 (76.98); 1825-1970 lbs (1877) 89.00-91.00 (90.00). Cows/Calf Pairs: (5) Small 1 and 2 750-875 lbs young to middle age cows with 325-350 lbs calves 450.00-650.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 900-925 lbs young to middle age cows with 300-325 lbs calves 525.00-575.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 35.00-75.00. Goats, per head: (76) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 40-60 lbs 65.00-80.00, 60-80 lbs 85.00-100.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60- 80 lbs 120.00-160.00, 80-100 lbs 170.00-200.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50- 70 lbs 85.00, 70-100 lbs 120.00-125.00; Selection 2 50-70 lbs 75.00. Wethers: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 120.00-170.00, 100-150 lbs 200.00-265.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 160.00-180.00, 150-250 lbs 210.00- 260.00. Sheep, per head: (43) Slaughter lambs: Good 60-100 lbs 85.00-90.00, 100- 140 lbs 105.00-120.00; Choice & Prime 100-140 lbs 135.00-165.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 110.00-155.00, Cull 60-120 lbs 75.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS142.TXT