RA_LS142 Raleigh, NC Mon Mar 25, 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 Weighted Average Auction Report Friday Mar 22, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 1093 Last Week: 1057 Last Year: 741 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 2.00 to 3.00 lower with feeder cattle steady to 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Moderate demand, market activity and offerings. Quality of cattle average. Slaughter cows made up 11 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement cows 1 percent, and feeders 86 percent. The feeder supply included 46 percent steers, 32 percent heifers, and 22 percent bulls. Near 16 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 1-2 160-195 lbs (173) 176.00-193.00 (180.98); 205- 240 lbs (226) 160.00-170.00 (166.27); 250-295 lbs (276) 150.00-195.00 (167.78); 300- 345 lbs (326) 150.00-188.00 (166.27); 350-395 lbs (371) 150.00-187.00 (163.80); 400- 445 lbs (421) 140.00-179.00 (156.31); 413-413 lbs value added (413) 180.00 (180.00); 450-495 lbs (469) 150.00-171.00 (159.32); 500-548 lbs (521) 139.00-161.00 (152.08); 555-593 lbs (577) 144.00-156.00 (147.97); 552-552 lbs value added (552) 158.00 (158.00); 600-645 lbs (626) 128.00-143.00 (136.43); 621-621 lbs value added (621) 156.00 (156.00); 650-675 lbs (664) 136.00-145.00 (141.50); 708-735 lbs (712) 133.00- 139.00 (137.60). Medium 2 225-245 lbs (233) 130.00-152.00 (140.94); 300-345 lbs (323) 145.00-147.00 (145.53); 350-390 lbs (368) 130.00-148.00 (137.09); 415-445 lbs (434) 130.00-140.00 (134.44). Medium 3 420-445 lbs (433) 110.00-120.00 (114.95). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 210-230 lbs (223) 136.00-154.00 (148.36); 250-295 lbs (275) 135.00-154.00 (143.44); 305-345 lbs (333) 140.00-150.00 (144.46); 350-395 lbs (371) 130.00-151.00 (141.03); 400-445 lbs (423) 130.00-148.00 (140.14); 450-495 lbs (469) 130.00-156.00 (139.15); 505-545 lbs (522) 125.00-147.00 (135.94); 550-590 lbs (573) 130.00-138.00 (134.49); 558-558 lbs value added (558) 140.00 (140.00); 600-625 lbs (619) 120.00-137.00 (130.60); 670-677 lbs (674) 105.00-117.00 (109.77); 735-740 lbs (737) 110.00-117.00 (114.66); 751-751 lbs (751) 122.00 (122.00). Medium 2 355-395 lbs (372) 121.00-125.00 (123.34); 400-445 lbs (421) 120.00-128.00 (125.17). Medium 3 408-445 lbs (425) 101.00-114.00 (111.31). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 450-495 lbs (477) 142.00-159.00 (147.04); 505- 547 lbs (529) 130.00-153.00 (143.18); 550-589 lbs (571) 133.00-156.00 (142.97); 600- 645 lbs (621) 104.00-143.00 (125.86); 650-695 lbs (670) 127.00-139.00 (129.87); 700- 725 lbs (712) 116.00-124.00 (121.73); 750-775 lbs (763) 100.00-127.00 (109.22); 855- 865 lbs (862) 94.00-100.00 (97.99). Medium 2 450-490 lbs (465) 120.00-138.00 (128.03); 550-590 lbs (560) 126.00-131.00 (129.35). Medium 3 460-490 lbs (475) 100.00-116.00 (109.31); 550-590 lbs (565) 110.00-120.00 (117.11). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1405-1785 lbs (1578) 56.00-62.00 (58.60). Boner 80-85 percent lean 945-1380 lbs (1150) 57.00-68.00 (60.09); 900-1385 lbs low dressing (1082) 44.00-56.00 (50.07). Lean 85-90 percent lean 670-790 lbs low dressing (715) 43.00-46.00 (43.99); 800-1170 lbs low dressing (950) 40.00-47.00 (42.12). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1830-2110 lbs (1935) 80.00-88.00 (83.91). Cows/Calf Pairs: (10) Small 1 and 2 750-900 lbs middle age cows with 100-350 lbs calves 575.00-1000.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 925-1000 lbs middle age cows with 150-200 lbs calves 450.00-800.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 20.00-35.00. Goats, per head: (126) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 35.00-45.00, 20-40 lbs 50.00-60.00, 40-60 lbs 65.00-75.00, 60-80 lbs 85.00- 110.00; Selection 2 under 20 lbs 25.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 115.00- 150.00, 80-100 lbs 160.00-225.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 135.00-140.00, 100-140 lbs 185.00-190.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 145.00, 100-150 lbs 150.00-190.00, 150-250 lbs 210.00-460.00. Sheep, per head: (81) Slaughter lambs: Good 20-60 lbs 55.00, 60-100 lbs 85.00- 105.00, 100-140 lbs 110.00-120.00; Choice & Prime 100-140 lbs 130.00-170.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 110.00-150.00, Utility 80-100 lbs 90.00-100.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 www.ams.usda.gov/lsmnpubsRA_LS142.txt