Report date Apr 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 7, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:18 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Apr 6Sale shown
140Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were mostly steady. Feeder cattle were mostly steady. Demand was good; market activity and buyer were active. Offerings of cattle were light. Cattle quality was plain to average.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Goats: Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 21 | 7 | $55.00–90.00 | $67.14 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 3 | $120.00–130.00 | $126.67 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 5 | $150.00–170.00 | $160.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 22 | 3 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 3 | $70.00–95.00 | $80.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 2 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 45 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Wethers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Bucks/Billies per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 123 | 4 | $205.00–270.00 | $233.75 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 160 | 2 | $300.00–355.00 | $327.50 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 3 | $85.00–90.00 | $88.33 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 2 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Bucks per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 180 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Breeds per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 30 | 6 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 12 | $150.00–180.00 | $167.50 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,295–1,335 | 1,315 | 2 | $142.50–145.00 | $143.73 |
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Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 100–200 | 110 | 19 | $73.00–107.50 | $101.97 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 282 | 7 | $71.00–74.00 | $72.71 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 350 | 1 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 20–40 | 35 | 2 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 40–60 | 40 | 4 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 2,120–2,420 | 2,270 | 2 | $185.00–190.00 | $187.67 |
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| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 970 | 970 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
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| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 989 | 989 | 1 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
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Slaughter Hogs: Sows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 400–500 | 480 | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 600–700 | 620 | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 800–900 | 830 | 1 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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| Small · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 510 | 510 | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
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| Small · 2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 630 | 630 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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| Small · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 685 | 685 | 1 | $1,025 | $1,025 |
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $280.00–330.00 | $305.57 |
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| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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| Small · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $454.86 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 835 | 835 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 600 | 600 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Slaughter Hogs: Boars per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 320 | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
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