Report date Oct 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 7, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 5:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Oct 5Sale shown
183Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Feeder cattle were 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Demand was moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings were moderate. Cattle quality was plain to average
USDA Market News report narrative
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 | 62 | 7 | $110.00–120.00 | $111.43 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 2 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 120 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
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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 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 44 | 9 | $115.00–120.00 | $118.89 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 2 | $140.00–150.00 | $145.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 6 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 5 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 4 | $45.00–55.00 | $51.25 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 5 | $50.00–70.00 | $58.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 45 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 3 | $100.00–120.00 | $113.33 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 1 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
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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 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 100 | 4 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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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 | 50 | 4 | $130.00–140.00 | $132.50 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 3 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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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 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 160 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 0–20 | 15 | 12 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 20–40 | 25 | 17 | $30.00–40.00 | $33.24 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 40–60 | 40 | 2 | $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 | 1,015–1,250 | 1,133 | 2 | $129.00–135.00 | $131.69 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,025 | 1,025 | 2 | $105.00–120.00 | $112.50 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 830 | 830 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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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 | 1,190–1,625 | 1,408 | 2 | $161.00–168.00 | $163.96 |
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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 | 345 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.37 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 7 | $335.00–365.00 | $341.98 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $305.00–315.00 | $309.98 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Medium · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.49 |
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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 · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 930 | 930 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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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 | 275 | 2 | $355.00–380.00 | $368.41 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.93 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 4 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.46 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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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/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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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 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 865 | 865 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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