RA_LS141 Raleigh, NC Wednesday, January 02, 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 Monday, December 31, 2018 Cattle Receipts: 151 Two weeks ago: 266 Last year: 149 Compared to two weeks ago, slaughter cattle were mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher; while feeder cattle were lower on a light test. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was average. Slaughter cows made up 47 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 5 percent, replacement cows 2 percent, and feeders 46 percent. The feeder supply included 17 percent steers, 44 percent heifers, and 39 percent bulls. Near 24 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 1-2 420-440 lbs (430) 113.00-116.00 (114.53). Medium 2 245-245 lbs (245) 113.00 (113.00); 390-390 lbs (390) 118.00 (118.00). Medium 3 335-335 lbs (335) 109.00 (109.00); 385-385 lbs (385) 100.00 (100.00); 400-420 lbs (410) 100.00-104.00 (102.05); 635-635 lbs (635) 106.00 (106.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 445-445 lbs (445) 116.00 (116.00); 495- 495 lbs (495) 117.00 (117.00); 520-545 lbs (533) 109.00-114.00 (111.44). Medium 2 325-325 lbs (325) 112.00 (112.00); 400-430 lbs (415) 105.00 (105.00); 490-490 lbs (490) 112.00 (112.00). Medium 3 285-285 lbs (285) 108.00 (108.00); 360-395 lbs (373) 100.00-105.00 (102.91); 425-435 lbs (430) 101.00-104.00 (102.48); 480-490 lbs (485) 100.00-101.00 (100.51); 510-530 lbs (521) 100.00- 105.00 (102.98). Small 3 240-240 lbs (240) 90.00 (90.00); 410-410 lbs (410) 96.00 (96.00); 490-490 lbs (490) 90.00 (90.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 470-490 lbs (480) 119.00-121.00 (119.98); 600-600 lbs (600) 106.00 (106.00); 675-675 lbs (675) 83.00 (83.00); 875-895 lbs (885) 82.00-94.00 (87.93); 900-925 lbs (913) 88.00-94.00 (90.96); 1030-1030 lbs (1030) 91.00-94.00 (92.50). Medium 2 470-470 lbs (470) 111.00 (111.00); 515- 515 lbs (515) 101.00 (101.00); 595-595 lbs (595) 104.00 (104.00); 625-625 lbs (625) 90.00 (90.00); 655-655 lbs (655) 89.00 (89.00). Medium 3 460-460 lbs (460) 105.00 (105.00); 500-500 lbs (500) 85.00 (85.00); 585-585 lbs (585) 90.00 (90.00); 645-645 lbs (645) 90.00 (90.00); 745-745 lbs (745) 71.00 (71.00). Small 3 465-465 lbs (465) 92.00 (92.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1440-1825 lbs (1557) 54.00-61.00 (56.92); 1830-1830 lbs high dressing (1830) 63.00 (63.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 895-895 lbs (895) 50.00 (50.00); 1005-1370 lbs (1193) 47.00-57.00 (52.42); 1050-1390 lbs high dressing (1294) 59.00-67.00 (61.72); 955-1315 lbs low dressing (1147) 40.00-45.00 (43.43). Lean 85-90 percent lean 970-1275 lbs low dressing (1097) 35.00-38.00 (36.16). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1305-1450 lbs (1378) 72.00-74.00 (72.95); 1190-1190 lbs low dressing (1190) 63.00 (63.00); 1630-1865 lbs (1775) 71.00- 79.00 (75.15). Cows/Calf Pairs: (2) Medium 1 and 2 1000 lbs young to middle age cows with 200 lbs calves 600.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1100 lbs young to middle age cows with 150 lbs calves 625.00 per pair. Goats, per head: (55) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 40-60 lbs 70.00-75.00, 60-80 lbs 90.00-110.00; Selection 2 40-60 lbs 60.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 115.00-140.00, 80-100 lbs 150.00-175.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 85.00-115.00, 100-140 lbs 205.00; Selection 2 50-70 lbs 70.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 145.00, 150-250 lbs 250.00-280.00. Sheep, per head: (44) Slaughter lambs: Good 20-60 lbs 45.00-65.00, 100- 140 lbs 110.00; Choice & Prime 100-140 lbs 185.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100- 200 lbs 125.00-145.00, Utility 80-100 lbs 100.00-115.00, Cull 60-120 lbs 80.00- 95.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS141.txt