RA_LS141 Raleigh, NC Tue Feb 12, 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 Feb 11, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 222 Last Week: 486 Last Year: 189 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 1.00 to 2.00 higher with feeder cattle 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Moderate demand, buyer activity and offerings. Quality of cattle average. Slaughter cows made up 21 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 5 percent, replacement cows 1 percent, and feeders 74 percent. The feeder supply included 38 percent steers, 40 percent heifers, and 22 percent bulls. Near 23 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 1-2 275-275 lbs (275) 140.00 (140.00); 315-330 lbs (320) 150.00-153.00 (152.02); 365-388 lbs (375) 152.00-162.00 (155.71); 401-445 lbs (423) 135.00-158.00 (154.77); 450-485 lbs (465) 146.00-154.00 (148.93); 505-535 lbs (522) 143.00-144.00 (143.16); 570-570 lbs (570) 141.00 (141.00); 670-670 lbs (670) 135.00 (135.00); 755-755 lbs (755) 110.00 (110.00). Medium 2 705-705 lbs (705) 92.00 (92.00). Medium 3 265-265 lbs (265) 110.00 (110.00); 310-310 lbs (310) 110.00 (110.00). Small 3 345-345 lbs (345) 70.00 (70.00); 420-420 lbs (420) 90.00 (90.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 240-240 lbs (240) 130.00 (130.00); 305-305 lbs (305) 128.00 (128.00); 365-365 lbs (365) 131.00 (131.00); 415-445 lbs (430) 120.00-126.00 (123.52); 450-490 lbs (473) 124.00-130.00 (126.93); 525-525 lbs (525) 114.00 (114.00); 555-555 lbs (555) 120.00-123.00 (121.50); 600-640 lbs (615) 100.00- 110.00 (103.43); 745-745 lbs (745) 96.00 (96.00). Medium 2 265-290 lbs (280) 120.00- 125.00 (122.96); 340-340 lbs (340) 120.00 (120.00); 395-395 lbs (395) 123.00 (123.00); 420-420 lbs (420) 115.00 (115.00); 715-715 lbs (715) 106.00 (106.00). Medium 3 250-295 lbs (273) 100.00-106.00 (103.25); 300-300 lbs (300) 110.00 (110.00); 365-390 lbs (380) 100.00-111.00 (106.46); 400-430 lbs (418) 106.00-117.00 (109.77); 460-490 lbs (475) 113.00-119.00 (116.09); 660-660 lbs (660) 80.00 (80.00); 955-955 lbs (955) 66.00 (66.00). Small 3 310-345 lbs (328) 92.00-96.00 (94.11); 410-415 lbs (413) 82.00-97.00 (89.55); 575-585 lbs (580) 80.00-93.00 (86.44). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 460-475 lbs (468) 140.00-153.00 (146.60); 520- 530 lbs (525) 118.00-133.00 (127.04); 570-595 lbs (583) 127.00-129.00 (128.02); 605- 640 lbs (623) 107.00-121.00 (114.58); 650-687 lbs (676) 115.00-121.00 (116.80); 707- 740 lbs (721) 104.00-112.00 (110.12); 750-750 lbs (750) 108.00 (108.00); 1030-1030 lbs (1030) 89.00 (89.00). Medium 2 470-470 lbs (470) 126.00 (126.00); 555-555 lbs (555) 117.00 (117.00); 990-990 lbs (990) 86.00 (86.00). Small 3 405-405 lbs (405) 72.00 (72.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1455-1455 lbs (1455) 57.00 (57.00); 1590-1590 lbs high dressing (1590) 65.00 (65.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 735-735 lbs (735) 44.00 (44.00); 920-1385 lbs (1105) 48.00-56.00 (53.46); 1025-1370 lbs high dressing (1221) 58.00-69.00 (62.57); 985-1125 lbs low dressing (1077) 40.00-44.00 (42.78). Lean 85-90 percent lean 610-610 lbs low dressing (610) 32.00-38.00 (35.00); 885-925 lbs (903) 41.00-46.00 (43.63); 800-830 lbs high dressing (815) 53.00 (53.00); 830-1025 lbs low dressing (918) 28.00-34.00 (30.56). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1250-1425 lbs (1338) 78.00-79.00 (78.53); 1535- 1655 lbs (1600) 75.00-78.00 (76.35); 1655-1655 lbs high dressing (1655) 85.00 (85.00); 1735-2050 lbs low dressing (1893) 62.00-65.00 (63.38). Cows/Calf Pairs: (1) Large 1 and 2 1400 lbs middle age cows with 275 lbs calves 1150.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 25.00. Goats, per head: (32) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 45.00-55.00, 20-40 lbs 60.00, 40-60 lbs 70.00-80.00, 60-80 lbs 90.00-105.00; Selection 2 60-80 lbs 80.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 110.00-135.00, 80-100 lbs 160.00-185.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 100.00-110.00, 70-100 lbs 130.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 150-250 lbs 245.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS141.txt