RA_LS141 Raleigh, NC Tue Apr 30, 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 Monday Apr 29, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 368 Last Week: 921 Last Year: 1589 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 1.00 lower. Feeder cattle were steady 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Moderate demand, market activity and offerings. Quality of cattle average. Slaughter cows made up 18 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 3 percent, replacement cows 0 percent, and feeders 78 percent. The feeder supply included 34 percent steers, 36 percent heifers, and 30 percent bulls. Near 14 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 1-2 180-180 lbs (180) 157.00 (157.00); 235-235 lbs (235) 149.00 (149.00); 280-297 lbs (293) 160.00-189.00 (166.93); 300-345 lbs (322) 143.00-160.00 (150.37); 350-395 lbs (377) 141.00-165.00 (151.57); 400-440 lbs (419) 140.00-165.00 (149.85); 450-495 lbs (470) 146.00-161.00 (153.81); 505-510 lbs (508) 158.00 (158.00); 550-565 lbs (558) 155.00 (155.00); 610-610 lbs (610) 141.00 (141.00); 685-685 lbs (685) 133.00 (133.00). Medium 2 285-285 lbs (285) 140.00 (140.00); 300-305 lbs (301) 130.00-135.00 (131.76); 350-390 lbs (370) 135.00 (135.00); 410-440 lbs (428) 120.00-124.00 (121.28). Medium 3 250-250 lbs (250) 135.00 (135.00); 340-340 lbs (340) 124.00 (124.00); 380-390 lbs (387) 110.00-126.00 (115.71); 410-430 lbs (420) 101.00-117.00 (108.81). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 305-340 lbs (330) 127.00-138.00 (132.24); 350-393 lbs (376) 127.00-138.00 (132.36); 411-440 lbs (423) 125.00-132.00 (129.44); 436-436 lbs value added (436) 146.00 (146.00); 465-495 lbs (481) 127.00-132.00 (129.36); 500-545 lbs (523) 126.00-131.00 (129.01); 538-538 lbs value added (538) 137.00 (137.00); 550-575 lbs (563) 122.00-125.00 (123.53); 615-630 lbs (625) 123.00- 126.00 (124.34); 726-726 lbs (726) 99.00 (99.00). Medium 2 275-275 lbs (275) 129.00 (129.00); 365-365 lbs (365) 123.00-125.00 (124.00); 615-615 lbs (615) 120.00 (120.00). Medium 3 245-245 lbs (245) 110.00 (110.00); 255-260 lbs (258) 106.00- 110.00 (108.02); 370-370 lbs (370) 110.00 (110.00). Small 3 560-560 lbs (560) 90.00 (90.00); 600-600 lbs (600) 84.00 (84.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 450-495 lbs (473) 133.00-150.00 (142.47); 505- 530 lbs (520) 140.00-152.00 (142.82); 555-593 lbs (579) 132.00-148.00 (143.39); 610- 645 lbs (628) 120.00-130.00 (123.70); 650-685 lbs (667) 110.00-125.00 (113.97); 700- 745 lbs (725) 100.00-113.00 (107.24); 765-765 lbs (765) 109.00 (109.00); 810-810 lbs (810) 92.00 (92.00). Medium 2 455-460 lbs (458) 121.00-125.00 (122.34); 510-525 lbs (517) 120.00-128.00 (124.29); 580-585 lbs (583) 120.00 (120.00); 650-695 lbs (673) 93.00-100.00 (96.62); 740-740 lbs (740) 95.00 (95.00). Medium 3 485-485 lbs (485) 110.00 (110.00); 500-515 lbs (505) 110.00-118.00 (112.64). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1755-1755 lbs (1755) 60.00 (60.00); 1730-1730 lbs high dressing (1730) 66.00 (66.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 900-1375 lbs (1113) 54.00-62.00 (57.51); 1005-1385 lbs high dressing (1172) 63.00-74.00 (66.88); 900-1320 lbs low dressing (1110) 44.00-53.00 (47.36). Lean 85-90 percent lean 780-780 lbs low dressing (780) 25.00 (25.00); 850-850 lbs low dressing (850) 35.00 (35.00). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1150-1225 lbs low dressing (1188) 67.00-75.00 (71.13); 1675-2075 lbs (1843) 81.00 (81.00); 1795-2020 lbs high dressing (1883) 89.00-98.00 (94.78); 1515-1515 lbs low dressing (1515) 79.00 (79.00). Cows/Calf Pairs: (1) Large 1 and 2 1325 lbs middle age cows with 125 lbs calves 725.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 20.00. Goats, per head: (15) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 35.00, 40-60 lbs 70.00, 60-80 lbs 90.00-105.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 110.00-130.00. Sheep, per head: (12) Slaughter lambs: Good 60-100 lbs 75.00-95.00, 100-140 lbs 110.00-140.00. Slaughter ewes: Utility 80-100 lbs 80.00-90.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS141.txt