RA_LS141 Raleigh, NC Tue Mar 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 Mar 11, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 151 Last Week: 110 Last Year: 108 Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 3.00 higher with feeder cattle 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Moderate demand and market activity. Light offerings with quality of cattle average. Slaughter cows made up 22 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, replacement cows 1 percent, and feeders 76 percent. The feeder supply included 36 percent steers, 29 percent heifers, and 35 percent bulls. Near 19 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 1-2 260-285 lbs (268) 149.00-161.00 (156.75); 305- 305 lbs (305) 135.00 (135.00); 360-395 lbs (368) 137.00-175.00 (154.65); 405-445 lbs (428) 138.00-160.00 (144.94); 485-485 lbs (485) 152.00 (152.00); 510-510 lbs (510) 138.00 (138.00); 559-559 lbs (559) 135.00 (135.00); 695-695 lbs (695) 126.00 (126.00). Medium 2 240-240 lbs (240) 130.00 (130.00); 290-290 lbs (290) 136.00 (136.00); 365-380 lbs (373) 120.00-125.00 (122.45); 447-447 lbs (447) 120.00 (120.00). Medium 3 200-200 lbs (200) 115.00 (115.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 310-330 lbs (320) 125.00-130.00 (127.58); 430-430 lbs (430) 124.00 (124.00); 500-545 lbs (529) 123.00-132.00 (128.89); 555-570 lbs (563) 127.00-129.00 (127.99); 605-645 lbs (620) 100.00-116.00 (107.84); 678-678 lbs (678) 109.00 (109.00); 790-790 lbs (790) 99.00 (99.00). Medium 2 230-230 lbs (230) 126.00 (126.00); 540-540 lbs (540) 119.00 (119.00); 550-550 lbs (550) 110.00 (110.00). Medium 3 160-160 lbs (160) 112.50 (112.50); 255-255 lbs (255) 115.00 (115.00); 450-495 lbs (473) 105.00-108.00 (106.43). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 470-490 lbs (483) 134.00-159.00 (146.99); 535- 540 lbs (538) 135.00 (135.00); 550-595 lbs (577) 124.00-130.00 (125.99); 660-670 lbs (667) 107.00-119.00 (111.97); 730-747 lbs (744) 103.00-111.00 (109.69); 875-875 lbs (875) 90.00 (90.00); 1045-1045 lbs (1045) 84.00 (84.00). Medium 2 455-490 lbs (477) 117.00-125.00 (120.22); 500-500 lbs (500) 118.00 (118.00); 550-550 lbs (550) 119.00 (119.00). Medium 3 485-485 lbs (485) 104.00 (104.00); 530-530 lbs (530) 110.00 (110.00). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1405-1490 lbs (1437) 55.00-68.00 (62.10); 1425-1745 lbs high dressing (1615) 73.00-76.00 (74.51). Boner 80-85 percent lean 945-1250 lbs (1059) 61.00-69.00 (64.71); 1145-1305 lbs high dressing (1204) 70.00-78.00 (73.47); 1170-1220 lbs low dressing (1197) 48.00-52.00 (50.34). Lean 85- 90 percent lean 695-695 lbs (695) 40.00 (40.00); 825-925 lbs (875) 41.00-49.00 (44.57); 895-895 lbs high dressing (895) 63.00 (63.00). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1840-1840 lbs high dressing (1840) 101.00 (101.00). Cows/Calf Pairs: (1) Medium 1 and 2 1000 lbs middle age cows with 275 lbs calves 900.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 25.00. Goats, per head: (43) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 50.00-60.00, 40-60 lbs 75.00-80.00, 60-80 lbs 85.00-100.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 120.00-140.00, 80-100 lbs 170.00-185.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 105.00, 70-100 lbs 120.00-140.00, 100-140 lbs 150.00-195.00; Selection 2 50-70 lbs 60.00-80.00. Wethers: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 105.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 100.00-125.00, 150-250 lbs 235.00-255.00; Selection 2 70-100 lbs 95.00. Sheep, per head: (26) Slaughter lambs: Good 60-100 lbs 70.00-90.00, 100-140 lbs 100.00. Slaughter ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 110.00-135.00, Utility 80-100 lbs 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