Report date Apr 27, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:18 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Apr 27Sale shown
255Head 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 heavy. Cattle quality was average to attractive.
USDA Market News report narrative
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 | 386 | 8 | $450.00–465.00 | $463.18 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $400.00–455.00 | $424.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.95 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 4 | $350.00–400.00 | $388.09 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 551 | 6 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 630 | 10 | $370.00–385.00 | $380.59 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 695 | 3 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 3 | $400.00–405.00 | $403.33 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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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 | 275 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $345.00–385.00 | $365.22 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
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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 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 402 | 15 | $542.50 | $542.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 5 | $400.00–430.00 | $406.85 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $370.00–400.00 | $388.87 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $350.00–385.00 | $365.35 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $405.00–465.00 | $433.40 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $339.86 |
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| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $350.00–385.00 | $367.01 |
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| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
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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 | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
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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 · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
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| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 920 | 920 | 2 | $1,975–2,050 | $2,012.50 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 855 | 855 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 805 | 805 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 800 | 800 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 770 | 770 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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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 | 20–30 | 23 | 2 | $65.00–70.00 | $67.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 33 | 2 | $95.00–140.00 | $117.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 42 | 7 | $140.00–200.00 | $161.43 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 11 | $190.00–250.00 | $222.73 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 2 | $255.00–270.00 | $262.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 35 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 53 | 4 | $150.00–180.00 | $165.00 |
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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 | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 130 | 3 | $240.00–270.00 | $251.67 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 1 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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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 | 100–150 | 113 | 6 | $205.00–227.50 | $217.92 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 120 | 2 | $160.00–200.00 | $180.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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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 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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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 | 150 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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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 | 20–30 | 25 | 2 | $80.00–95.00 | $87.50 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 31 | 15 | $95.00–140.00 | $103.67 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 45 | 17 | $150.00–200.00 | $185.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 3 | $265.00–270.00 | $268.33 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 2 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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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 | 55 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
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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 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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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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| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 725–840 | 783 | 2 | $2,400–2,500 | $2,453.67 |
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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 | 167 | 11 | $70.00–100.00 | $75.03 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 276 | 7 | $72.50–80.00 | $74.62 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 20–40 | 25 | 9 | $25.00–40.00 | $30.00 |
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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 | 1,100–1,545 | 1,323 | 2 | $152.50–170.00 | $159.78 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 735 | 735 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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