Report date Aug 31, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 3, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 11:55 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Aug 31Sale shown
157Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were no test. Feeder cattle were 10.00 to 15.00 lower. Demand was moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was plain to average.
USDA Market News report narrative
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 | 200–300 | 238 | 3 | $65.00–67.50 | $66.67 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 307 | 2 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 20–40 | 22 | 5 | $25.00–40.00 | $31.82 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 40–60 | 50 | 3 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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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 | 1,375–1,470 | 1,415 | 3 | $140.00–160.00 | $151.45 |
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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 | 265 | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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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 | 30–40 | 30 | 3 | $85.00–110.00 | $98.33 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 6 | $130.00–150.00 | $139.17 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 52 | 7 | $170.00–185.00 | $176.43 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 61 | 8 | $190.00–270.00 | $202.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 2 | $245.00–255.00 | $250.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 20 | 2 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 2 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 1 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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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 | 80 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 2 | $150.00–170.00 | $160.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 105 | 8 | $197.50–290.00 | $214.69 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 164 | 7 | $270.00–400.00 | $327.86 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 200–250 | 220 | 2 | $500.00–520.00 | $510.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
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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 | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 82 | 3 | $160.00–190.00 | $173.33 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 120 | 2 | $185.00–210.00 | $197.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 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 | 135 | 4 | $140.00–180.00 | $170.00 |
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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 | 30 | 1 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
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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 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
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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 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $300.00–350.00 | $325.52 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 545 | 3 | $300.00–320.00 | $313.39 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 2 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 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/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 890 | 890 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 800 | 800 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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| Small · 3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 880 | 880 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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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 · 3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
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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 | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
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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 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 539 | 6 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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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 | 318 | 3 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.92 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $300.00–350.00 | $317.47 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $260.00–280.00 | $269.64 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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