RA_LS141 Raleigh, NC Tue Dec 18, 2018 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News ***Carolina Stockyards will be closed on Monday, December 24, 2018 in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. Sales expected to resume on Monday, December 31, 2018.*** ***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 Dec 17, 2018 Cattle Receipts: 266 Two weeks ago: 358 Last Year: 375 Compared to two weeks ago, slaughter cattle were mostly steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder cattle were mostly 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Moderate demand, offerings and buyer activity. Quality of cattle average. Slaughter cows made up 25 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 6 percent, and feeders 70 percent. The feeder supply included 32 percent steers, 55 percent (Figures in parentheses are weighted average weights and prices for each category) Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 225-230 lbs (228) 156.00 (156.00); 265-265 lbs (265) 149.00 (149.00); 300-345 lbs (324) 137.00-157.00 (142.09); 370-385 lbs (378) 135.00-144.00 (138.27); 410-435 lbs (420) 127.00-135.00 (129.60); 450-490 lbs (473) 139.00-141.00 (139.81); 500-546 lbs (528) 125.00-137.00 (131.95); 565-570 lbs (568) 123.00-127.00 (125.01); 610-615 lbs (613) 117.00 (117.00); 710-710 lbs (710) 116.00 (116.00). Medium 2 700-700 lbs (700) 105.00 (105.00); 955-980 lbs (968) 80.00-85.00 (82.53). Medium 3 270-270 lbs (270) 118.00 (118.00); 740-740 lbs (740) 90.00 (90.00). Small 3 440-440 lbs (440) 95.00 (95.00); 475-475 lbs (475) 90.00 (90.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 355-390 lbs (375) 120.00-122.00 (120.97); 400-445 lbs (416) 119.00-125.00 (122.30); 465-495 lbs (474) 118.00-126.00 (123.02); 500-535 lbs (524) 116.00-129.00 (120.48); 555-585 lbs (575) 111.00-115.00 (114.03); 640-640 lbs (640) 106.00 (106.00); 685-685 lbs (685) 102.00 (102.00); 720-740 lbs (735) 86.00-90.00 (88.82). Medium 2 260-260 lbs (260) 120.00 (120.00); 380-395 lbs (389) 112.00-119.00 (115.63); 420-445 lbs (433) 115.00-117.00 (115.97); 650-685 lbs (659) 92.00-95.00 (93.02); 755-795 lbs (780) 80.00-86.00 (82.03). Medium 3 185-185 lbs (185) 100.00 (100.00); 315-340 lbs (328) 100.00-110.00 (105.19); 355-380 lbs (369) 100.00-110.00 (102.81); 435-440 lbs (438) 100.00-109.00 (104.33); 460-490 lbs (475) 100.00-108.00 (101.61); 760-790 lbs (775) 75.00-78.00 (76.53). Small 3 310-310 lbs (310) 90.00 (90.00); 380-395 lbs (388) 90.00-91.00 (90.51); 405-405 lbs (405) 71.00 (71.00); 505-530 lbs (518) 98.00-99.00 (98.49); 590-590 lbs (590) 71.00 (71.00); 600-625 lbs (613) 70.00 (70.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 455-485 lbs (466) 120.00-126.00 (121.49); 500- 545 lbs (523) 114.00-120.00 (117.58); 550-595 lbs (573) 116.00-122.00 (119.22); 720- 720 lbs (720) 85.00 (85.00). Medium 2 435-435 lbs (435) 118.00 (118.00); 510-525 lbs (518) 110.00 (110.00). Medium 3 550-550 lbs (550) 95.00 (95.00); 740-740 lbs (740) 70.00 (70.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1410-1530 lbs (1473) 47.00-57.00 (53.48); 1500-1755 lbs high dressing (1628) 60.00 (60.00); 1490-1490 lbs low dressing (1490) 40.00 (40.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 1080-1370 lbs (1251) 45.00-54.00 (50.01); 1125-1385 lbs high dressing (1291) 57.00-66.00 (59.55); 935-1380 lbs low dressing (1141) 42.00-44.00 (43.56). Lean 85-90 percent lean 790-790 lbs low dressing (790) 27.00 (27.00); 875-1305 lbs low dressing (1014) 36.00-38.00 (37.43). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1355-1495 lbs high dressing (1433) 86.00-91.00 (88.47); 1685-2090 lbs (1917) 66.00-75.00 (71.33); 1505-1505 lbs high dressing (1505) 84.00 (84.00); 1560-1560 lbs low dressing (1560) 60.00 (60.00). Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 10.00-15.00. Goats, per head: (36) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 35.00, 40-60 lbs 65.00-75.00, 60-80 lbs 85.00-100.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 110.00-145.00, 80-100 lbs 155.00-195.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 175.00-185.00. Sheep, per head: (19) Slaughter lambs: Good 20-60 lbs 70.00, 60-100 lbs 100.00, 100-140 lbs 125.00-145.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 110.00-130.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS141.txt