Report date Apr 13, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 14, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:18 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Apr 13Sale shown
135Head 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 interest were active. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was plain to average.
USDA Market News report narrative
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Small · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 610–675 | 643 | 2 | $1,200–1,400 | $1,305.06 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 615–750 | 683 | 2 | $1,100–1,300 | $1,209.89 |
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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 | 150–200 | 195 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 3 | $540.00–555.00 | $548.47 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 150–200 | 195 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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| Small · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Small · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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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 | 1,000–1,320 | 1,160 | 2 | $170.00–177.50 | $174.27 |
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| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
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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 | 200–300 | 275 | 10 | $73.00–83.00 | $76.23 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 80–100 | 99 | 8 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
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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 | 70–80 | 70 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 115 | 6 | $190.00–275.00 | $234.17 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 180 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 10–20 | 15 | 2 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 11 | $65.00–72.50 | $71.82 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 35 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 3 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 6 | $160.00–180.00 | $171.67 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 3 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 30 | 8 | $65.00–90.00 | $79.38 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 45 | 2 | $120.00–127.50 | $123.75 |
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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 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
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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 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 140 | 2 | $275.00–370.00 | $322.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 100 | 2 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 1 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
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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 · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.86 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.82 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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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 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 685 | 685 | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Small and Medium · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 845 | 845 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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