RA_LS141 Raleigh, NC Tue May 28, 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 May 27, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 129 Last Week: 306 Last Year: 149 Compared to last week, slaughter and feeder cattle were steady. Moderate demand and market activity. Light offerings with quality of cattle average. Slaughter cows made up 18 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 4 percent, replacement cows 1 percent, and feeders 77 percent. The feeder supply included 27 percent steers, 44 percent heifers, and 29 percent bulls. Near 8 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 1-2 300-335 lbs (311) 134.00-138.00 (135.14); 350- 395 lbs (371) 134.00-142.00 (138.67); 405-425 lbs (412) 136.00-158.00 (145.21). Medium 2 410-440 lbs (427) 121.00-127.00 (124.30). Medium 3 400-440 lbs (420) 107.00-110.00 (108.43). Small 3 300-300 lbs (300) 80.00 (80.00). Holstein Large 4 515-515 lbs (515) 51.00 (51.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 310-330 lbs (320) 125.00-126.00 (125.52); 413-430 lbs (426) 120.00-124.00 (120.72); 450-480 lbs (465) 128.00 (128.00); 555-555 lbs (555) 124.00 (124.00). Medium 2 280-295 lbs (288) 120.00-123.00 (121.46); 325- 325 lbs (325) 120.00 (120.00); 350-350 lbs (350) 122.00 (122.00); 415-430 lbs (423) 117.00-119.00 (118.02); 545-545 lbs (545) 112.00 (112.00); 650-695 lbs (673) 91.00 (91.00). Medium 3 235-235 lbs (235) 103.00 (103.00); 260-260 lbs (260) 115.00 (115.00); 305-335 lbs (322) 110.00-115.00 (111.68); 365-365 lbs (365) 117.00 (117.00); 490-490 lbs (490) 110.00 (110.00). Small 3 455-455 lbs (455) 90.00 (90.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 450-490 lbs (466) 130.00-147.00 (136.04); 500- 540 lbs (520) 135.00 (135.00); 580-580 lbs (580) 118.00 (118.00); 620-620 lbs (620) 118.00 (118.00); 680-680 lbs (680) 125.00 (125.00); 720-720 lbs (720) 100.00 (100.00). Medium 2 525-525 lbs (525) 111.00 (111.00); 680-680 lbs (680) 114.00 (114.00). Medium 3 450-450 lbs (450) 102.00 (102.00). Small 3 470-470 lbs (470) 99.00 (99.00); 530-530 lbs (530) 94.00 (94.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1420-1420 lbs high dressing (1420) 76.00 (76.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 960-1295 lbs (1119) 55.00-60.00 (57.85); 1015-1355 lbs high dressing (1175) 67.00-74.00 (69.78); 1210-1210 lbs low dressing (1210) 50.00 (50.00). Lean 85-90 percent lean 765-795 lbs (780) 51.00 (51.00); 700- 700 lbs low dressing (700) 42.00 (42.00); 810-810 lbs (810) 50.00 (50.00). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1270-1270 lbs (1270) 82.00 (82.00); 1135-1135 lbs low dressing (1135) 74.00 (74.00); 1785-1985 lbs high dressing (1885) 91.00-92.00 (91.53). Cows/Calf Pairs: (1) Large 1 and 2 1275 lbs middle age cows with 250 lbs calves 700.00 per pair. Goats, per head: (26) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 35.00-40.00, 20-40 lbs 45.00-60.00, 40-60 lbs 70.00-80.00, 60-80 lbs 90.00- 105.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 110.00-140.00, 80-100 lbs 155.00-170.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 110.00, 70-100 lbs 115.00-125.00. Wethers: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 120.00, 100-150 lbs 205.00-215.00. Sheep, per head: (19) Slaughter lambs: Good 60-100 lbs 95.00, 100-140 lbs 100.00- 115.00; Choice & Prime 100-140 lbs 130.00-150.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS141.txt