Report date Sep 14, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 14, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 12, 2026 7:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
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Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Feeder cattle were 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Demand was moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was average.
USDA Market News report narrative
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,155 | 1,155 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010–1,125 | 1,068 | 2 | $2,050–2,100 | $2,076.35 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,070–1,235 | 1,153 | 2 | $1,900–2,600 | $2,275.05 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,035–1,075 | 1,055 | 2 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,055–1,060 | 1,058 | 2 | $2,250–2,300 | $2,274.94 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,035–1,220 | 1,128 | 2 | $2,150–2,400 | $2,264.75 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,070–1,300 | 1,163 | 6 | $2,300–3,000 | $2,554.58 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 995–1,360 | 1,180 | 9 | $2,650–3,300 | $2,859.40 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 875 | 875 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 775 | 775 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 865 | 865 | 1 | $1,725 | $1,725 |
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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 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 645–760 | 703 | 2 | $1,250–1,375 | $1,317.62 |
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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 | 500–600 | 560 | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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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 | 1,280–1,380 | 1,330 | 2 | $160.00–170.00 | $164.81 |
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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 | 300–400 | 390 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 40–60 | 50 | 27 | $55.00–75.00 | $60.90 |
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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 | 80 | 3 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 100–200 | 113 | 2 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 345 | 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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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 | 1 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 5 | $85.00–115.00 | $100.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 9 | $110.00–130.00 | $121.11 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 8 | $150.00–170.00 | $159.69 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 5 | $175.00–197.50 | $186.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 33 | 2 | $70.00–75.00 | $72.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 7 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 53 | 2 | $110.00–130.00 | $120.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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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 | 80–90 | 84 | 5 | $150.00–175.00 | $168.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 112 | 5 | $175.00–225.00 | $189.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 2 | $100.00–105.00 | $102.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 120 | 2 | $150.00–180.00 | $165.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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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 | 140 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 3 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
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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 | 55 | 2 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 2 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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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 | 50–60 | 52 | 3 | $160.00–180.00 | $168.33 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 4 | $175.00–187.50 | $181.25 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 2 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
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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 | 120–130 | 125 | 2 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
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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 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 130 | 6 | $200.00–255.00 | $230.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 180 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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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 | 150 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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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 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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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) | 945 | 945 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 960 | 960 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 990 | 990 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 700 | 700 | 1 | $1,475 | $1,475 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 615 | 615 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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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 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.45 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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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 | 200–250 | 220 | 2 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $330.00–350.00 | $339.76 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $320.00–330.00 | $324.98 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 780 | 780 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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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 | 955 | 955 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 910 | 910 | 1 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
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