Report date Sep 7, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 7, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 11:55 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Sep 7Sale shown
370Head 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
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 | 43 | 5 | $110.00–135.00 | $119.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 53 | 11 | $140.00–170.00 | $155.91 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 61 | 16 | $155.00–195.00 | $171.56 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 2 | $80.00–100.00 | $90.00 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 53 | 6 | $110.00–120.00 | $118.33 |
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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 | 83 | 4 | $140.00–150.00 | $147.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 128 | 5 | $190.00–250.00 | $212.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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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 | 8 | $170.00–182.50 | $180.94 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 2 | $245.00–250.00 | $247.50 |
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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 | 2 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 2 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 4 | $140.00–150.00 | $146.25 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 2 | $165.00–170.00 | $167.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 126 | 5 | $180.00–250.00 | $213.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 3 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 2 | $140.00–150.00 | $145.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 2 | $50.00–55.00 | $52.50 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 4 | $105.00–130.00 | $123.75 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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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 | 160 | 3 | $265.00–300.00 | $281.67 |
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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 | 80–90 | 85 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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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 | 5 | $50.00–80.00 | $69.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 11 | $70.00–120.00 | $103.64 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 15 | $120.00–150.00 | $133.67 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 18 | $150.00–175.00 | $160.28 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 62 | 20 | $165.00–205.00 | $183.25 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 74 | 7 | $210.00–215.00 | $210.71 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 9 | $60.00–80.00 | $68.33 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 41 | 4 | $75.00–115.00 | $96.25 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 2 | $130.00–140.00 | $135.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 30 | 1 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 1 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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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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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $2,025 | $2,025 |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 895 | 895 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 575 | 575 | 1 | $2,025 | $2,025 |
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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 | 150–200 | 164 | 4 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 238 | 2 | $355.00–385.00 | $369.84 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 272 | 6 | $335.00–370.00 | $352.30 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 3 | $355.00–360.00 | $356.70 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $345.00–355.00 | $351.79 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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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 | 150–200 | 164 | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.81 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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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 | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
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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 | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 850 | 850 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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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/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $2,025 | $2,025 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 990–1,015 | 1,003 | 2 | $2,300–2,450 | $2,375.94 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,185–1,190 | 1,188 | 2 | $2,400–2,500 | $2,449.89 |
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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 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 3 | $360.00–375.00 | $366.75 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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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 | 173 | 6 | $70.00–85.00 | $80.97 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 248 | 2 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 378 | 2 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 400–500 | 420 | 1 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 60–80 | 67 | 46 | $70.00–85.00 | $75.90 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 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 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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