Report date Aug 3, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 11:55 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Aug 3Sale shown
309Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were mostly steady. Feeder cattle were mixed. Demand was moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was average.
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 | 200–250 | 233 | 4 | $380.00–405.00 | $398.95 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $400.00–405.00 | $401.69 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 371 | 5 | $390.00–405.00 | $400.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 7 | $360.00–405.00 | $393.80 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 6 | $320.00–350.00 | $338.69 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $315.00–335.00 | $326.13 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
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| Small · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Small · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
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| Small · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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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 | 218 | 3 | $405.00–445.00 | $428.36 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 274 | 4 | $410.00–425.00 | $421.03 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.58 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $300.00–320.00 | $309.91 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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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 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 980 | 980 | 1 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
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| Medium · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 890 | 890 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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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 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
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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% · Low dressing | 1,155 | 1,155 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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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 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $410.00–425.00 | $417.15 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.47 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 960 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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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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| Cull · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 65 | 2 | $65.00–75.00 | $70.00 |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 133 | 11 | $130.00–205.00 | $178.18 |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 2 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
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| Utility · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 90 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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| Utility · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 100 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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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 | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 35 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 45 | 2 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 5 | $165.00–175.00 | $168.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 3 | $200.00–230.00 | $210.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 4 | $35.00–40.00 | $38.75 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 30 | 3 | $35.00–40.00 | $36.67 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 41 | 4 | $75.00–100.00 | $81.25 |
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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 | 25 | 2 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 33 | 11 | $85.00–120.00 | $109.09 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 42 | 5 | $130.00–150.00 | $141.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 52 | 15 | $160.00–190.00 | $171.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 2 | $180.00–190.00 | $185.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 5 | $60.00–75.00 | $65.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 45 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 4 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 3 | $25.00–35.00 | $28.33 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 33 | 2 | $35.00–55.00 | $45.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 1 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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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 | 2 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 6 | $180.00–200.00 | $194.17 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 132 | 7 | $210.00–290.00 | $250.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 153 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.00 |
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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 | 55 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 100 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Wethers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 140 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 130 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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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 | 53 | 3 | $210.00–250.00 | $236.67 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 2 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 6 | $330.00–335.00 | $334.17 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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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 | 100–150 | 133 | 3 | $230.00–240.00 | $236.67 |
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| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 180 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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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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| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 690 | 690 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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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 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 880 | 880 | 1 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
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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 | 123 | 4 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 246 | 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 325 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 40–60 | 55 | 8 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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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 | 96 | 9 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 100–200 | 160 | 6 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
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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 | 155 | 2 | $215.00–225.00 | $220.00 |
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