RA_LS142 Raleigh, NC Mon Jun 24, 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 Jun 21, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 1004 Last Week: 1106 Last Year: 770 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were steady. Feeder cattle were steady to 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Moderate demand, buyer activity and offerings. Quality of cattle 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, 36 percent heifers, and 30 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 1-2 255-290 lbs (278) 136.00-157.00 (142.19); 300- 345 lbs (318) 130.00-158.00 (143.00); 350-395 lbs (375) 130.00-149.00 (134.01); 400- 445 lbs (424) 130.00-140.00 (133.50); 455-495 lbs (468) 136.00-141.00 (138.39); 500- 535 lbs (519) 132.00-137.00 (133.36); 550-565 lbs (558) 126.00-131.00 (129.51); 600- 634 lbs (624) 124.00-127.00 (126.56). Medium 2 255-295 lbs (284) 120.00-124.00 (121.39); 360-390 lbs (379) 120.00-129.00 (124.55); 410-430 lbs (425) 124.00-128.00 (126.49). Medium 3 265-285 lbs (274) 100.00-113.00 (108.54); 335-335 lbs (335) 100.00-107.00 (103.67); 355-375 lbs (364) 100.00-111.00 (107.26); 400-445 lbs (418) 100.00-117.00 (108.39). Small 3 385-395 lbs (390) 87.00-98.00 (93.24). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 305-335 lbs (316) 130.00-143.00 (135.71); 350-395 lbs (372) 120.00-138.00 (124.76); 400-445 lbs (423) 120.00-140.00 (126.48); 455-490 lbs (474) 119.00-127.00 (122.21); 505-537 lbs (525) 115.00-125.00 (119.61); 555-595 lbs (575) 115.00-119.00 (117.10); 655-695 lbs (669) 100.00-112.00 (104.75). Medium 2 360-390 lbs (374) 114.00-119.00 (117.26); 415-440 lbs (424) 114.00-118.00 (115.20); 450-490 lbs (465) 111.00-118.00 (114.64); 555-595 lbs (581) 110.00-113.00 (110.75). Medium 3 305-345 lbs (323) 100.00-118.00 (112.02); 360-390 lbs (377) 100.00-115.00 (107.49); 410-445 lbs (425) 100.00-110.00 (106.19); 450-495 lbs (474) 100.00-111.00 (107.05); 500-537 lbs (523) 100.00-112.00 (107.58); 565-595 lbs (582) 100.00-110.00 (106.35). Small 3 425-435 lbs (428) 94.00-98.00 (96.01); 455-490 lbs (469) 90.00-94.00 (92.05); 505-540 lbs (523) 89.00-98.00 (93.68). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 450-495 lbs (471) 119.00-139.00 (127.64); 505- 540 lbs (521) 115.00-131.00 (125.98); 550-595 lbs (570) 120.00-130.00 (123.12); 600- 645 lbs (627) 113.00-119.00 (115.54); 655-665 lbs (662) 112.00-114.00 (112.67); 700- 740 lbs (723) 90.00-107.00 (98.72); 760-780 lbs (767) 91.00-107.00 (97.98). Medium 2 450-490 lbs (476) 115.00-120.00 (117.28); 575-588 lbs (583) 113.00-115.00 (113.74); 600-645 lbs (637) 106.00-112.00 (108.98). Medium 3 455-495 lbs (477) 100.00-112.00 (106.27); 500-520 lbs (513) 104.00-108.00 (105.66); 560-595 lbs (576) 100.00-109.00 (103.72); 610-645 lbs (624) 96.00-102.00 (98.69). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1405-1700 lbs (1516) 58.00-65.00 (61.80); 1435-1595 lbs high dressing (1523) 66.00-68.00 (67.01). Boner 80-85 percent lean 750-895 lbs (847) 50.00-57.00 (53.71); 900-1375 lbs (1120) 56.00-66.00 (60.80); 985-1265 lbs high dressing (1141) 67.00-70.00 (68.04); 900-1255 lbs low dressing (1003) 40.00-55.00 (50.13). Lean 85-90 percent lean 805-1040 lbs low dressing (902) 30.00-41.00 (36.09). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1770-2240 lbs (2025) 86.00-90.00 (87.73); 1860- 2085 lbs high dressing (1962) 98.00-101.00 (99.30); 1615-2100 lbs low dressing (1820) 81.00-84.00 (83.05). Cows/Calf Pairs: (8) Small 1 and 2 725-825 lbs middle age cows with 175-250 lbs calves 600.00-825.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 925-1075 lbs middle age cows with 225- 300 lbs calves 600.00-775.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1100 lbs middle age cows with 325 lbs calves 800.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 10.00. Goats, per head: (137) 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- 105.00; Selection 2 60-80 lbs 70.00-80.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 115.00- 150.00, 80-100 lbs 165.00-200.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 95.00-110.00, 70-100 lbs 115.00-120.00. Wethers: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 170.00-195.00, 100-150 lbs 200.00-295.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 105.00, 100-150 lbs 185.00, 150- 250 lbs 240.00. Sheep, per head: (50) Slaughter lambs: Good 20-60 lbs 50.00-65.00, 60-100 lbs 70.00-100.00, 100-140 lbs 115.00-125.00; Choice & Prime 100-140 lbs 140.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 155.00-165.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS142.txt