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Feeder Calf Grading

There are over 20 state graded feeder calf and yearling cattle sales each year. These sales are held in the spring and fall of the year.

  • Official USDA grades are applied by NCDA&CS livestock graders.
  • Sales are held in locations statewide with easy access to good highways.
  • 70% of cattle are medium and large frame, #1 muscling.
  • Mostly British and Exotic crosses.
  • Health permits are available.

Feeder Calf Sales

Weekly Sale Barns

Frame Evaluation


North Carolina annually markets over 360,000 head of feeder cattle that have a history of quality and performance. Most of these marketing systems combined with official evaluation, based on USDA grade standards, provide nationally accepted descriptions which allow customers to buy North Carolina feeder cattle sight unseen.

 

 

NCDA&CS Markets Division - Livestock Section, E. Bruce Shankle II, Manager
Mailing Address: 1020 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1020
Physical Address: 2 W. Edenton Street, Room 402, Raleigh NC 27601
Phone: (919) 733-7887; FAX: (919) 733-0999