Report date Apr 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:18 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Apr 20Sale shown
209Head 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 light. Cattle quality was plain to average.
USDA Market News report narrative
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 | 20–30 | 25 | 2 | $65.00–85.00 | $75.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 31 | 11 | $100.00–140.00 | $116.82 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 41 | 23 | $150.00–200.00 | $171.30 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 13 | $195.00–280.00 | $231.54 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 35 | 2 | $75.00–100.00 | $87.50 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 2 | $105.00–150.00 | $127.50 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 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 | 160 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
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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 | 150–200 | 163 | 3 | $300.00–325.00 | $315.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 120 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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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 | 100–150 | 125 | 2 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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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 | 50–60 | 53 | 2 | $100.00–130.00 | $115.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 123 | 6 | $195.00–270.00 | $230.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 52 | 3 | $45.00–70.00 | $60.83 |
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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 | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Wether Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 4 | $215.00–225.00 | $220.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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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 | 10 | 1 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 23 | 3 | $55.00–100.00 | $85.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 34 | 4 | $120.00–140.00 | $128.75 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 5 | $130.00–160.00 | $142.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 53 | 2 | $185.00–210.00 | $197.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 8 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 100 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 20 | 3 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 30 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 6 | $110.00–140.00 | $129.17 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 45 | 1 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
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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 | 350–400 | 369 | 4 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $400.00–402.50 | $401.30 |
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| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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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 · Low dressing | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
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Slaughter Hogs: Boars per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 280 | 1 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
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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 | 1,255 | 1,255 | 1 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 850–985 | 933 | 3 | $120.00–127.50 | $122.28 |
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Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 20–40 | 30 | 6 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 100–200 | 163 | 3 | $80.00–100.00 | $85.87 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 245 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 300 | 2 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 400–500 | 473 | 2 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 20–40 | 30 | 1 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 40–60 | 40 | 18 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $1,975 | $1,975 |
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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 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 885 | 885 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 800 | 800 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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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 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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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 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
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