Report date Oct 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 27, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 2:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
Oct 26Sale shown
209Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were mostly steady. Feeder cattle were mostly steady. 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 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 | $60.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 30 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 6 | $150.00–175.00 | $158.33 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 10 | $170.00–200.00 | $186.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 2 | $200.00–210.00 | $205.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 33 | 2 | $50.00–70.00 | $60.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 2 | $120.00–140.00 | $130.00 |
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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 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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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 | 150–200 | 150 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $340.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 120 | 2 | $150.00–180.00 | $165.00 |
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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 | 82 | 3 | $140.00–170.00 | $158.33 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 2 | $165.00–175.00 | $170.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 124 | 14 | $185.00–270.00 | $234.64 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 2 | $155.00–170.00 | $162.50 |
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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 | 43 | 3 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 3 | $155.00–185.00 | $166.67 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 4 | $200.00–220.00 | $215.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 3 | $230.00–260.00 | $250.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 82 | 3 | $260.00–270.00 | $263.33 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.50 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 45 | 2 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
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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 | 110 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 165 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Ewes per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 160 | 15 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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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 | 163 | 8 | $81.00–86.00 | $82.91 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 283 | 2 | $72.50–77.50 | $75.11 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 332 | 6 | $72.50–85.00 | $79.95 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 400–500 | 475 | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressingRoaster | 60–80 | 60 | 8 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
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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 | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
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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% · High dressing | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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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 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $402.50–405.00 | $403.67 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $350.00–390.00 | $363.47 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 895 | 1 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
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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) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $1,475 | $1,475 |
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| Medium · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 860 | 860 | 1 | $975.00 | $975.00 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 780 | 780 | 1 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
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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 | 208 | 2 | $370.00–485.00 | $425.42 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 3 | $345.00–365.00 | $353.89 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $335.00–342.50 | $338.60 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 4 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 5 | $320.00–350.00 | $325.81 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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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 | 300–400 | 350 | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
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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 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $352.50–395.00 | $373.75 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 507 | 3 | $342.50–350.00 | $347.46 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 582 | 3 | $320.00–322.50 | $321.68 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 3 | $300.00–330.00 | $316.68 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 750 | 750 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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