Report date Sep 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 26, 2026 6:47 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Sep 28Sale shown
162Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Feeder cattle heifers were 5.00 to 10.00 higher, while steers and bulls were mixed. Demand was moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle moderate. Cattle quality was plain to average.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.47 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 572 | 6 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 273 | 3 | $430.00–442.50 | $438.16 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $355.00–370.00 | $362.35 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $330.00–350.00 | $343.42 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $257.50–330.00 | $293.43 |
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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 Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $1,975 | $1,975 |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 885 | 885 | 1 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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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 | 134 | 4 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 270 | 4 | $77.50–82.50 | $79.81 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 395 | 1 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 500–600 | 575 | 1 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 20–40 | 30 | 16 | $45.00–55.00 | $51.25 |
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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 | 200–300 | 230 | 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 315 | 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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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 | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
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| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,245–1,310 | 1,278 | 2 | $120.00–131.00 | $125.64 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,530 | 1,530 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 970–1,200 | 1,068 | 3 | $120.00–125.00 | $121.87 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,055–1,155 | 1,115 | 3 | $100.00–112.50 | $103.94 |
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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 | 100–200 | 134 | 1 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 20–40 | 30 | 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
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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 | 80 | 2 | $155.00–160.00 | $157.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 133 | 4 | $300.00–330.00 | $307.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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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 | 4 | $95.00–110.00 | $103.75 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 42 | 5 | $120.00–150.00 | $136.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 2 | $160.00–170.00 | $165.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 6 | $190.00–200.00 | $196.67 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 6 | $225.00–240.00 | $231.67 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 35 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 3 | $142.50–147.50 | $144.17 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 30 | 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
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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 | 70 | 1 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 4 | $170.00–175.00 | $172.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 2 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 120 | 2 | $220.00–245.00 | $232.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 175 | 2 | $250.00–270.00 | $260.00 |
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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 | 60–70 | 60 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
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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 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
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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 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 568 | 7 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $347.50–350.00 | $348.72 |
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| Medium · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
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| Medium · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 538 | 3 | $315.00–330.00 | $320.02 |
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| Small · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 575 | 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 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 840 | 840 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,070–1,220 | 1,145 | 2 | $1,850–1,975 | $1,908.41 |
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