Past sale
Cattle sale, Thursday, May 7, 2026
Report date May 7, 2026 · Published by USDA May 7, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, I-40 Livestock - Ozark, AR (AMS_2053)
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Compared to last week: On a light test in all classes, Feeder steers under 400 lbs sold 7.00 lower, 400-600 lbs sold 3.00-4.00 higher, over 600 lbs not well tested. Feeder heifers under 400 lbs sold 20.00-25.00 higher, over 400 lbs sold 7.00-18.00 lower with full decline on 400-500 lb weights. Feeder supply was mostly unweaned, average in quality. On a very light test, Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 5 | $560.00–615.00 | $579.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 366 | 6 | $515.00–570.00 | $540.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 7 | $460.00–515.00 | $487.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 12 | $457.50–480.00 | $470.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 18 | $400.00–447.50 | $428.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 21 | $395.00–418.00 | $411.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 616 | 4 | $372.50–390.00 | $380.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 5 | $367.00–372.50 | $368.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 935 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 453 | 2 | $440.00–470.00 | $454.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 626 | 9 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 455 | 6 | $460.00–472.50 | $466.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 512 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 597 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 5 | $505.00–515.00 | $507.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 6 | $395.00–475.00 | $431.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 4 | $420.00–470.00 | $446.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 5 | $365.00–392.50 | $380.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $340.00–355.00 | $347.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $610.00–640.00 | $626.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 371 | 10 | $580.00–635.00 | $606.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 5 | $535.00–585.00 | $552.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 5 | $510.00–540.00 | $521.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 23 | $485.00–525.00 | $502.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 12 | $455.00–475.00 | $466.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $385.00–425.00 | $406.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,090 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $545.00–570.00 | $557.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 461 | 9 | $520.00–530.00 | $523.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 336 | 5 | $515.00–570.00 | $537.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $460.00–510.00 | $485.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 5 | $475.00–525.00 | $493.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $415.00–465.00 | $439.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $435.00–445.00 | $439.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 7 | $440.00–530.00 | $487.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $435.00–470.00 | $453.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $420.00–470.00 | $444.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $355.00–365.00 | $359.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 990 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 960–1,065 | 1,016 | 5 | $3,450–4,600 | $3,891.58 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 920 | 920 | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,690 | 1,690 | 1 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,190–1,335 | 1,282 | 3 | $173.00–176.00 | $174.38 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,005–1,435 | 1,220 | 2 | $185.00–189.00 | $187.35 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,050–1,110 | 1,080 | 2 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 875–1,125 | 1,000 | 2 | $140.00–157.00 | $149.56 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,285–1,420 | 1,362 | 3 | $183.00–187.00 | $185.30 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 875 | 875 | 1 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
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About I-40 Livestock
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- I-40 Livestock
- Sale day
- Thursday
- Notes
- Cattle auction (weekly report); feeder cattle special (monthly report). Day as labeled on the state Market News report list
From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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