Report date Sep 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 19, 2026 6:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Sep 21Sale shown
234Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were steady. 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
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Large · 3 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $175.00–180.00 | $177.46 |
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| Large · 3 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 195 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 935 | 2 | $197.00–205.00 | $200.98 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 990 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $280.00–290.00 | $284.93 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $320.00–345.00 | $332.06 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.81 |
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| Medium · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $180.00–235.00 | $207.60 |
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| Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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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 | 1,060–1,100 | 1,080 | 2 | $180.00–187.00 | $183.56 |
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| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,705 | 1,705 | 1 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
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| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
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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 | 1,125–1,195 | 1,160 | 2 | $130.00–137.00 | $133.39 |
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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 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.91 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $320.00–342.50 | $331.47 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $310.00–320.00 | $316.49 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 3 | $270.00–300.00 | $289.83 |
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| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Medium · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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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 | 428 | 2 | $360.00–380.00 | $370.29 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $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 | 40–50 | 45 | 7 | $140.00–145.00 | $142.86 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 7 | $150.00–175.00 | $157.14 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 62 | 5 | $180.00–225.00 | $202.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
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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 | 130 | 5 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 2 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
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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 | 2 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 3 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 2 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 125 | 2 | $200.00–270.00 | $235.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 125 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 62 | 3 | $60.00–80.00 | $70.00 |
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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 | 2 | $60.00–65.00 | $62.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 11 | $90.00–105.00 | $99.55 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 42 | 6 | $120.00–140.00 | $130.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 16 | $150.00–175.00 | $158.75 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 61 | 6 | $180.00–205.00 | $192.17 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 2 | $200.00–220.00 | $210.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 2 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 30 | 5 | $50.00–70.00 | $62.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 3 | $120.00–130.00 | $123.33 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 1 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 35 | 2 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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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 | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 2 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 95 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 133 | 2 | $230.00–240.00 | $235.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 170 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 115 | 2 | $170.00–175.00 | $172.50 |
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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 | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
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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 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 980–1,020 | 1,000 | 2 | $1,600–1,625 | $1,612.75 |
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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 | 103 | 2 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 205 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 40–60 | 40 | 6 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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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 | 300–400 | 300 | 1 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
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