RA_LS141 Raleigh, NC Tue Apr 2, 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 1, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 291 Last Week: 430 Last Year: 255 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder cattle were steady to 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Moderate demand, market activity and offerings. Quality of cattle average, Slaughter cows made up 24 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement cows 0 percent, and feeders 74 percent. The feeder supply included 47 percent steers, 34 percent heifers, and 18 percent bulls. Near 16 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 1-2 210-235 lbs (223) 143.00-145.00 (144.06); 270- 295 lbs (283) 150.00-160.00 (155.54); 310-340 lbs (329) 136.00-149.00 (142.49); 370- 395 lbs (379) 140.00-160.00 (149.36); 405-445 lbs (430) 130.00-164.00 (143.72); 450- 494 lbs (473) 145.00-163.00 (156.61); 555-573 lbs (565) 147.00-149.00 (147.87); 615- 615 lbs (615) 137.00 (137.00); 675-675 lbs (675) 132.00 (132.00); 700-710 lbs (705) 128.00-129.00 (128.50); 875-875 lbs (875) 116.00 (116.00); 955-955 lbs (955) 109.00 (109.00). Medium 2 200-225 lbs (213) 134.00-135.00 (134.53); 250-280 lbs (270) 131.00-138.00 (134.66); 330-340 lbs (333) 125.00-132.00 (127.31); 350-350 lbs (350) 133.00 (133.00); 405-405 lbs (405) 138.00 (138.00). Medium 3 350-350 lbs (350) 110.00 (110.00); 430-430 lbs (430) 116.00 (116.00). Small 3 405-405 lbs (405) 97.00 (97.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 295-295 lbs (295) 140.00 (140.00); 305-345 lbs (333) 130.00-135.00 (131.28); 350-395 lbs (367) 128.00-135.00 (131.48); 410-440 lbs (423) 130.00-136.00 (133.32); 465-480 lbs (470) 129.00-132.00 (130.09); 505-515 lbs (507) 124.00-129.50 (128.83); 580-580 lbs (580) 119.00 (119.00); 605-635 lbs (618) 106.00-121.00 (112.60); 680-680 lbs (680) 116.00 (116.00). Medium 2 355-375 lbs (365) 125.00 (125.00); 445-445 lbs (445) 120.00 (120.00); 515-515 lbs (515) 111.00 (111.00); 600-600 lbs (600) 99.00 (99.00); 650-683 lbs (667) 101.00-106.00 (102.51). Medium 3 235-235 lbs (235) 100.00 (100.00); 495-495 lbs (495) 100.00 (100.00); 500-525 lbs (513) 111.00-115.00 (112.95); 560-560 lbs (560) 105.00 (105.00). Small 3 300-300 lbs (300) 80.00 (80.00); 410-410 lbs (410) 90.00 (90.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 470-490 lbs (479) 135.00-151.00 (139.74); 500- 545 lbs (521) 131.00-149.00 (139.92); 550-575 lbs (563) 140.00 (140.00); 600-645 lbs (624) 120.00-133.00 (126.14); 745-745 lbs (745) 100.00 (100.00); 750-775 lbs (763) 96.00-99.00 (97.52). Medium 2 470-480 lbs (475) 123.00-124.00 (123.49); 505-535 lbs (515) 130.00-133.00 (130.98); 610-610 lbs (610) 109.00 (109.00). Medium 3 550-550 lbs (550) 108.00 (108.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1405-1840 lbs (1588) 49.00-54.00 (51.97); 1660-1660 lbs low dressing (1660) 46.00 (46.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 900-1310 lbs (1106) 48.00-58.00 (53.29); 1380-1380 lbs high dressing (1380) 59.00 (59.00); 930-1215 lbs low dressing (1117) 40.00-47.00 (42.42). Lean 85-90 percent lean 805-1135 lbs low dressing (912) 30.00-38.00 (33.79). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1385-1400 lbs low dressing (1393) 59.00-62.00 (60.49); 1640-1980 lbs (1810) 74.00-75.00 (74.55); 2015-2015 lbs low dressing (2015) 64.00 (64.00). Cows/Calf Pairs: (1) Medium 1 and 2 1075 lbs middle age cows with 200 lbs calves 800.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 10.00-25.00. Goats, per head: (8) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 35.00-40.00, 20-40 lbs 50.00, 60-80 lbs 100.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 125.00-130.00, 80-100 lbs 155.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 115.00. Sheep, per head: (20) Slaughter lambs: Good 60-100 lbs 70.00-80.00, 100-140 lbs 100.00; Choice & Prime 100-140 lbs 130.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 150.00- 160.00, Utility 80-100 lbs 80.00, Cull 60-120 lbs 60.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 www.ams.usda.gov/lsmnpubsRA_LS141.txt