Report date Aug 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 11:55 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Aug 17Sale shown
188Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were lightly tested. Feeder cattle were 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Demand was moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was average.
USDA Market News report narrative
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 | 81 | 4 | $140.00–150.00 | $142.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 120 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 2 | $240.00–250.00 | $245.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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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 | 40–50 | 45 | 2 | $120.00–140.00 | $130.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 2 | $170.00–190.00 | $180.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 100–110 | 100 | 4 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 120–130 | 120 | 3 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
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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 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 130 | 2 | $190.00–260.00 | $225.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 2 | $150.00–165.00 | $157.50 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 2 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
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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 | 20–30 | 25 | 6 | $55.00–75.00 | $62.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 31 | 5 | $70.00–100.00 | $90.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 42 | 7 | $120.00–155.00 | $137.14 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 7 | $150.00–185.00 | $166.43 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 62 | 10 | $175.00–200.00 | $185.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 30 | 4 | $60.00–70.00 | $66.25 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 45 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 35 | 2 | $35.00–55.00 | $45.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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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 | 140 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
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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 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
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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 | 70 | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 118 | 3 | $145.00–180.00 | $156.67 |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 153 | 3 | $220.00–315.00 | $251.67 |
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| Utility · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 100 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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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 | 310 | 3 | $375.00–420.00 | $397.96 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $360.00–395.00 | $376.81 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $395.00–405.00 | $400.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $355.00–365.00 | $359.81 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $250.00–305.00 | $276.71 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 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 | 235 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $405.00–435.00 | $419.77 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $300.00–335.00 | $317.35 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.65 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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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 · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.49 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.07 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.55 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 708 | 2 | $310.00–317.50 | $313.71 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
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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/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 980 | 980 | 1 | $1,675 | $1,675 |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 890 | 890 | 1 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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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 · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 715 | 715 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
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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 | 127 | 6 | $77.50–92.50 | $89.44 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 225 | 3 | $75.00–77.50 | $76.67 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 40–60 | 50 | 3 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 60–80 | 70 | 5 | $80.00–95.00 | $86.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 80–100 | 90 | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
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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 | 1,340 | 1,340 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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