Report date May 4, 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)
May 4Sale shown
280Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week, not enough to trend for slaughter cattle. Feeder cattle were 5.00 to 10.00 higher. Demand was good; market activity and buyer interest were active. Offerings of cattle were heavy. Cattle quality was plain to average.
USDA Market News report narrative
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 | 80–100 | 92 | 18 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 100–200 | 125 | 1 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 278 | 4 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 360 | 2 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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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 | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
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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 | 493 | 2 | $50.00–56.00 | $53.02 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 500–600 | 575 | 1 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
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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 | 3 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 21 | $95.00–140.00 | $113.33 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 44 | 19 | $147.50–170.00 | $154.08 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 9 | $180.00–212.50 | $191.11 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 83 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 23 | 2 | $30.00–60.00 | $45.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 4 | $110.00–145.00 | $128.75 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 2 | $65.00–70.00 | $67.50 |
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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 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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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 | 35 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 44 | 7 | $165.00–180.00 | $171.43 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 2 | $90.00–100.00 | $95.00 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
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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 | 60–70 | 65 | 2 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 3 | $155.00–180.00 | $165.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 4 | $167.50–185.00 | $175.63 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 100 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 2 | $100.00–115.00 | $107.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 2 | $120.00–125.00 | $122.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 2 | $120.00–155.00 | $137.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 92 | 3 | $160.00–165.00 | $163.33 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 125 | 2 | $170.00–200.00 | $185.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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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 | 40–50 | 40 | 1 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
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Slaughter Goats: Wethers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 135 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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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 | 130 | 4 | $170.00–180.00 | $172.50 |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 2 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
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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 | 85 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 6 | $192.50–240.00 | $208.33 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 193 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 128 | 2 | $195.00–200.00 | $197.50 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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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 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 332 | 6 | $502.50–527.50 | $514.55 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 4 | $517.50–522.50 | $519.37 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 4 | $452.50–465.00 | $456.23 |
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| Medium · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
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| Medium · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Medium · 2 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
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| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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| Small · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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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 | 80–100 | 93 | 16 | $50.00–65.00 | $55.15 |
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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) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,465 | 1,465 | 1 | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 715 | 715 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 845 | 845 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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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 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 708 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 819 | 12 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 855 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
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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 | 365 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 4 | $450.00–452.50 | $450.63 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 4 | $400.00–452.50 | $429.68 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $323.23 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 781 | 13 | $329.50 | $329.50 |
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| Medium · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.50 |
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| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $432.50 | $432.50 |
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| Small · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $240.00–300.00 | $269.57 |
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| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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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 | 885 | 885 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 840 | 840 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 760 | 760 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 835 | 835 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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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/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 890 | 890 | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 775 | 775 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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