RA_LS142 Raleigh, NC Monday, March 11, 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, March 08, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 963 Last week: 711 Last year: 1172 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 2.00 higher; while feeder cattle were steady to 5.00 higher. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was average. Slaughter cows made up 19 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement cows 1 percent, and feeders 79 percent. The feeder supply included 34 percent steers, 39 percent heifers, and 28 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 1-2 150-195 lbs (176) 128.00-146.00 (132.65); 200-245 lbs (228) 140.00-160.00 (146.94); 250-295 lbs (273) 140.00- 175.00 (152.46); 320-345 lbs (337) 135.00-170.00 (158.33); 350-395 lbs (380) 133.00-179.00 (151.61); 400-445 lbs (416) 132.00-177.00 (152.67); 400-400 lbs value added (400) 190.00 (190.00); 450-495 lbs (473) 149.00-166.00 (154.09); 500-515 lbs (506) 141.00-150.00 (145.01); 594-594 lbs value added (594) 155.00 (155.00); 615-645 lbs (628) 131.00-132.00 (131.33); 602-626 lbs value added (616) 147.00-149.00 (147.84); 720-735 lbs (728) 130.00-134.00 (132.02). Medium 2 240-240 lbs (240) 120.00-128.00 (124.00); 250-295 lbs (270) 131.00- 132.00 (131.77); 365-395 lbs (378) 125.00-126.00 (125.67). Medium 3 215- 245 lbs (230) 108.00 (108.00); 300-340 lbs (324) 100.00-118.00 (108.70); 350- 390 lbs (368) 105.00-120.00 (109.13); 478-478 lbs (478) 102.00 (102.00). Holstein Large 3 718-718 lbs (718) 67.00 (67.00). Holstein Large 4 378-378 lbs (378) 64.00 (64.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 250-290 lbs (277) 124.00-137.00 (130.58); 305-345 lbs (322) 126.00-145.00 (136.82); 350-397 lbs (379) 131.00- 149.00 (139.69); 405-443 lbs (427) 131.00-145.00 (137.51); 450-495 lbs (477) 121.00-136.00 (129.75); 500-545 lbs (524) 120.00-136.00 (128.01); 510-516 lbs value added (513) 139.00-140.00 (139.52); 550-598 lbs (573) 125.00-132.00 (128.78); 600-645 lbs (624) 120.00-127.00 (123.85); 655-685 lbs (668) 110.00- 122.00 (112.97); 730-735 lbs (733) 112.00 (112.00); 750-785 lbs (764) 90.00- 106.00 (93.95). Medium 2 200-245 lbs (228) 120.00 (120.00); 315-345 lbs (334) 120.00-125.00 (121.55); 350-350 lbs (350) 125.00 (125.00); 400-423 lbs (413) 120.00-131.00 (123.43); 460-465 lbs (463) 120.00 (120.00); 550-595 lbs (572) 117.00-124.00 (119.96). Medium 3 210-245 lbs (235) 110.00-118.00 (113.06); 255-295 lbs (270) 100.00-115.00 (110.01); 385-390 lbs (386) 111.00-118.00 (115.66); 435-445 lbs (440) 112.00-120.00 (117.52); 515-540 lbs (528) 100.00- 104.00 (101.95); 575-590 lbs (583) 110.00 (110.00). Small 3 605-610 lbs (608) 98.00 (98.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 450-495 lbs (470) 130.00-151.00 (140.76); 485-485 lbs value added (485) 152.00 (152.00); 500-545 lbs (518) 120.00-140.00 (129.83); 549-549 lbs value added (549) 160.00 (160.00); 555-595 lbs (575) 127.00-150.00 (135.69); 600-640 lbs (621) 120.00-148.00 (134.24); 650-695 lbs (670) 119.00-134.00 (127.89); 700-740 lbs (719) 110.00-123.00 (114.94); 755- 790 lbs (765) 104.00-110.00 (108.14); 820-840 lbs (830) 99.00-117.00 (107.89). Medium 2 455-495 lbs (470) 120.00-129.00 (125.62); 505-545 lbs (526) 110.00- 119.00 (112.70); 560-595 lbs (573) 120.00-125.00 (121.73); 615-630 lbs (622) 110.00-114.00 (112.32); 710-710 lbs (710) 100.00 (100.00); 750-790 lbs (770) 92.00-96.00 (94.05). Medium 3 465-480 lbs (472) 117.00-118.00 (117.33). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1420-1910 lbs high dressing (1624) 69.00-80.00 (73.99). Boner 80-85 percent lean 900-1350 lbs (1124) 56.00-69.00 (63.27); 1035-1390 lbs high dressing (1207) 70.00-85.00 (76.33); 900-1355 lbs low dressing (1107) 50.00-55.00 (54.00). Lean 85-90 percent lean 720-795 lbs (768) 41.00-51.00 (45.61); 660-715 lbs low dressing (688) 36.00- 40.00 (37.92); 820-1180 lbs (931) 44.00-55.00 (48.81); 815-890 lbs high dressing (856) 56.00-69.00 (60.97); 800-1170 lbs low dressing (925) 30.00-41.00 (35.99). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1160-1285 lbs high dressing (1223) 97.00- 99.00 (97.95); 1295-1385 lbs low dressing (1340) 79.00 (79.00); 1535-1935 lbs (1766) 84.00-87.00 (85.18); 1750-2015 lbs high dressing (1843) 90.00-93.00 (91.58). Cows/Calf Pairs: (5) Small 1 and 2 650-750 lbs young to middle age cows with 200-275 lbs calves 550.00-700.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 975-1000 lbs young to middle age cows with 150-300 lbs calves 975.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1100 lbs young to middle age cows with 200 lbs calves 975.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 10.00-15.00. Goats, per head: (79) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 55.00-60.00, 40-60 lbs 65.00-80.00, 60-80 lbs 85.00-100.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 115.00-145.00, 80-100 lbs 155.00-225.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 125.00, 100-140 lbs 175.00-195.00; Selection 2 50-70 lbs 75.00. Wethers: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 205.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 115.00-135.00, 100-150 lbs 200.00, 150- 250 lbs 240.00-300.00. Sheep, per head: (23) Slaughter lambs: Good 100-140 lbs 110.00-120.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 120.00-135.00, Utility 80-100 lbs 85.00-90.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS142.TXT