RA_LS141 Raleigh, NC Tue Apr 9, 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 8, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 156 Last Week: 291 Last Year: 236 Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were 6.00 to 7.00 higher while boner type were 3.00 to 4.00 lower on a light test. There were too few comparable bulls to establish an adequate market comparison. Feeder steers were unevenly steady; heifers were mostly steady to 6.00 higher with some sharply higher; bulls were mostly 1.00 to 5.00 lower. Moderate demand and buyer activity. Light offerings with quality of cattle average. Slaughter cows made up 15 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, and feeders 82 percent. The feeder supply included 40 percent steers, 37 percent heifers, and 23 percent bulls. Near 20 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 1-2 320-345 lbs (334) 130.00-155.00 (138.64); 390- 390 lbs (390) 138.00 (138.00); 405-445 lbs (422) 133.00-158.00 (146.81); 465-477 lbs (472) 145.00-151.00 (148.43); 505-545 lbs (522) 145.00-147.00 (145.65); 605-645 lbs (624) 127.00-140.00 (133.42); 825-825 lbs (825) 123.00 (123.00). Medium 2 280-280 lbs (280) 130.00 (130.00); 350-385 lbs (368) 125.00-126.00 (125.52). Medium 3 215- 220 lbs (217) 100.00-107.00 (102.32); 290-290 lbs (290) 118.00 (118.00); 315-330 lbs (323) 100.00-101.00 (100.49); 405-430 lbs (418) 116.00 (116.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 335-340 lbs (338) 130.00-134.00 (132.01); 350-370 lbs (361) 129.00-139.00 (131.19); 465-495 lbs (483) 126.00-134.00 (130.05); 545-545 lbs (545) 134.00 (134.00); 573-575 lbs (574) 130.00-132.00 (131.33); 610-645 lbs (628) 126.00-133.00 (129.60); 735-735 lbs (735) 105.00 (105.00). Medium 2 280- 280 lbs (280) 130.00 (130.00); 450-450 lbs (450) 121.00 (121.00); 505-505 lbs (505) 118.00-120.00 (119.00). Medium 3 265-265 lbs (265) 103.00 (103.00); 315-340 lbs (328) 108.00-118.00 (112.81); 360-360 lbs (360) 111.00 (111.00); 410-435 lbs (423) 105.00-108.00 (106.54); 455-485 lbs (470) 110.00-111.00 (110.48); 538-538 lbs (538) 110.00 (110.00); 555-595 lbs (575) 100.00-110.00 (104.83); 640-640 lbs (640) 100.00 (100.00); 745-745 lbs (745) 75.00 (75.00); 775-775 lbs (775) 74.00 (74.00). Small 3 340-340 lbs (340) 90.00 (90.00); 515-515 lbs (515) 92.00 (92.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 455-495 lbs (470) 130.00-147.00 (138.46); 530- 540 lbs (535) 130.00-144.00 (136.98); 560-565 lbs (563) 121.00-132.00 (126.48); 625- 625 lbs (625) 122.00 (122.00); 675-695 lbs (685) 123.00-127.00 (125.03); 735-735 lbs (735) 105.00 (105.00); 810-810 lbs (810) 109.00 (109.00). Medium 2 475-475 lbs (475) 124.00 (124.00); 535-535 lbs (535) 125.00 (125.00); 690-690 lbs (690) 110.00 (110.00). Medium 3 450-495 lbs (470) 100.00-119.00 (109.43); 555-555 lbs (555) 117.00 (117.00); 765-765 lbs (765) 88.00 (88.00). Small 3 570-570 lbs (570) 90.00 (90.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1645-1645 lbs (1645) 56.00-60.00 (58.00); 1845-1845 lbs high dressing (1845) 63.00 (63.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 960-1195 lbs (1089) 47.00-53.00 (49.86); 905-905 lbs high dressing (905) 61.00 (61.00); 945-1360 lbs low dressing (1109) 43.00-46.00 (44.20). Lean 85-90 percent lean 810-930 lbs (877) 42.00-44.00 (42.98); 900-900 lbs low dressing (900) 37.00 (37.00). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1415-1470 lbs (1443) 80.00-85.00 (82.45); 1510- 1510 lbs low dressing (1510) 75.00 (75.00). Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 75.00. Goats, per head: (27) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 45.00-60.00, 40-60 lbs 70.00-75.00, 60-80 lbs 85.00-90.00; Selection 2 20-40 lbs 40.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 135.00-140.00, 80-100 lbs 165.00-180.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 195.00. Sheep, per head: (69) Slaughter lambs: Good 20-60 lbs 60.00-75.00, 60-100 lbs 85.00-100.00, 100-140 lbs 105.00-110.00; Choice & Prime 100-140 lbs 125.00-135.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 110.00-165.00, Utility 80-100 lbs 80.00-100.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/mktnews/RA_LS141.txt