RA_LS142 Raleigh, NC Monday, February 18, 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, February 15, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 824 Last week: 1031 Last year: 959 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 1.00 to 3.00 higher; while feeder cattle were steady to 4.00 higher. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was average. Slaughter cows made up 13 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, replacement cows 1 percent, and feeders 85 percent. The feeder supply included 43 percent steers, 36 percent heifers, and 21 percent bulls. Near 13 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 1-2 275-295 lbs (283) 140.00-162.00 (148.38); 300-335 lbs (318) 140.00-163.00 (153.17); 350-397 lbs (377) 130.00- 163.00 (144.20); 400-445 lbs (423) 138.00-164.00 (146.91); 460-485 lbs (470) 142.00-158.00 (151.66); 504-520 lbs (505) 142.00-151.00 (142.79); 551-598 lbs (572) 140.00-152.00 (147.28); 605-641 lbs (625) 124.00-146.00 (133.50); 630- 630 lbs value added (630) 140.00 (140.00); 675-688 lbs (685) 133.00-136.00 (135.41); 750-775 lbs (765) 120.00-124.00 (121.31); 815-815 lbs (815) 105.00- 120.00 (112.50). Medium 2 205-210 lbs (208) 122.00-137.00 (129.59); 260- 280 lbs (272) 126.00-130.00 (128.63); 305-340 lbs (320) 120.00-126.00 (123.22); 355-390 lbs (371) 120.00-125.00 (121.57). Medium 3 175-185 lbs (180) 108.00- 110.00 (108.97); 220-245 lbs (231) 110.00-116.00 (113.51); 310-325 lbs (317) 105.00-118.00 (112.63); 415-448 lbs (430) 108.00-119.00 (112.32). Holstein Large 3 565-583 lbs (572) 50.00-51.00 (50.59). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 300-345 lbs (324) 130.00-138.00 (134.92); 350-390 lbs (375) 125.00-139.00 (130.81); 400-445 lbs (419) 120.00- 138.00 (130.12); 455-495 lbs (472) 125.00-138.00 (133.24); 500-545 lbs (516) 120.00-134.00 (129.80); 527-527 lbs value added (527) 134.00 (134.00); 550- 595 lbs (574) 126.00-130.00 (128.81); 600-625 lbs (619) 114.00-126.00 (122.05); 602-602 lbs value added (602) 124.00 (124.00). Medium 2 270-290 lbs (282) 120.00-128.00 (124.66); 310-340 lbs (328) 120.00-125.00 (122.93); 370-395 lbs (383) 120.00-122.00 (121.03); 400-410 lbs (405) 115.00-118.00 (116.33); 480- 490 lbs (486) 114.00-120.00 (116.50); 510-545 lbs (529) 114.00-118.00 (116.40); 565-595 lbs (580) 120.00 (120.00). Medium 3 255-285 lbs (271) 100.00-110.00 (105.90); 325-325 lbs (325) 100.00-110.00 (105.00); 350-390 lbs (370) 100.00- 114.00 (108.59); 410-435 lbs (420) 100.00-118.00 (107.87); 455-495 lbs (470) 101.00-110.00 (107.32); 515-540 lbs (530) 108.00-111.00 (109.67); 560-575 lbs (568) 100.00-105.00 (102.53). Small 3 320-335 lbs (328) 90.00-96.00 (92.93); 505-515 lbs (510) 90.00-98.00 (94.04); 550-580 lbs (565) 95.00-97.00 (95.97). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 450-495 lbs (472) 123.00-155.00 (137.15); 505-545 lbs (521) 131.00-145.00 (137.65); 550-597 lbs (573) 125.00-142.00 (134.64); 605-640 lbs (619) 110.00-126.00 (115.93); 655-695 lbs (671) 120.00- 127.00 (123.80); 765-790 lbs (775) 101.00-115.00 (109.95). Medium 2 450-475 lbs (460) 120.00-124.00 (121.30); 505-545 lbs (522) 114.00-127.00 (118.72); 550-570 lbs (563) 118.00-124.00 (120.41). Medium 3 460-495 lbs (479) 100.00- 113.00 (106.89); 500-525 lbs (513) 101.00-108.00 (104.59); 555-590 lbs (572) 108.00-117.00 (112.44); 630-645 lbs (638) 93.00-100.00 (96.54). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1430-1510 lbs (1470) 57.00-60.00 (58.46); 1440-1850 lbs high dressing (1620) 61.00-74.00 (66.49). Boner 80-85 percent lean 925-1395 lbs (1123) 48.00-58.00 (53.77); 930-1395 lbs high dressing (1173) 59.00-69.00 (61.79); 910-1220 lbs low dressing (1078) 40.00- 47.00 (43.44). Lean 85-90 percent lean 875-1255 lbs low dressing (1052) 28.00- 36.00 (32.94). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1640-1885 lbs (1792) 77.00-84.00 (80.81); 1560-1850 lbs high dressing (1673) 84.00-90.00 (85.86); 1650-1660 lbs low dressing (1655) 66.00-70.00 (67.99). Cows/Calf Pairs: (10) Small 1 and 2 700-850 lbs young to middle age cows with 100-175 lbs calves 350.00-600.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 900-1050 lbs young to middle age cows with 100-350 lbs calves 500.00-800.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1100-1150 lbs young to middle age cows with 250-275 lbs calves 750.00-870.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 25.00-35.00. Goats, per head: (105) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 45.00, 20-40 lbs 50.00-60.00, 40-60 lbs 65.00-80.00, 60-80 lbs 85.00-110.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 120.00-145.00, 80-100 lbs 150.00-170.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 75.00-100.00, 70-100 lbs 120.00-135.00, 100-140 lbs 145.00-180.00; Selection 2 50-70 lbs 55.00-70.00. Wethers: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 150.00, 100-150 lbs 330.00-340.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 150-250 lbs 225.00-230.00. Sheep, per head: (53) Slaughter lambs: Good 60-100 lbs 80.00-100.00, 100- 140 lbs 110.00; Choice & Prime 100-140 lbs 130.00-150.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 70.00-95.00, Cull 60-120 lbs 135.00-165.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS142.TXT