Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Report date Apr 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA (AMS_1946)
Apr 21Sale shown
433Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower, slaughter bulls steady to 5.00 higher, feeder steers mostly steady, feeder bulls 5.00 to 10.00 lower, feeder heifers steady to 5.00 lower, replacement cows mostly steady.
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 | 363 | 2 | $525.00–550.00 | $537.59 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $465.00–480.00 | $475.21 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $405.22 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $340.00–346.00 | $343.02 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 357 | 3 | $465.00–490.00 | $481.59 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 4 | $435.00–460.00 | $444.97 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 456 | 5 | $415.00–435.00 | $423.64 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 5 | $350.00–396.00 | $367.09 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 556 | 4 | $345.00–354.00 | $348.75 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $430.00–460.00 | $444.46 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $430.00–460.00 | $445.83 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $395.00–425.00 | $413.54 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 412 | 3 | $395.00–425.00 | $408.32 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $380.00–396.00 | $388.21 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $333.53 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $304.00–330.00 | $320.98 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.45 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.54 |
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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 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $595.00–600.00 | $597.66 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 4 | $480.00–490.00 | $483.90 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.46 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 4 | $440.00–485.00 | $460.90 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 785 | 2 | $322.00–331.50 | $326.78 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 293 | 3 | $575.00–580.00 | $576.68 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.55 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 406 | 5 | $435.00–465.00 | $450.07 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $415.00–440.00 | $427.35 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 3 | $415.00–435.00 | $424.72 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $372.00–395.00 | $383.40 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $358.00–362.50 | $360.25 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.03 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.06 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $420.00–450.00 | $434.29 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 7 | $405.00–450.00 | $416.23 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $375.00–405.00 | $390.12 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 462 | 5 | $360.00–400.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $350.00–370.00 | $358.35 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 559 | 5 | $345.00–370.00 | $360.85 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $344.00–352.00 | $348.04 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
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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 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $480.00–535.00 | $506.34 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $475.00–500.00 | $487.02 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $444.97 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 733 | 2 | $364.00–372.00 | $368.01 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 412 | 3 | $475.00–485.00 | $478.52 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 542 | 3 | $440.00–455.00 | $449.97 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $425.00–435.00 | $429.98 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
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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 | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 3 | $75.00–175.00 | $120.26 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 2 | $70.00–175.00 | $124.31 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 84 | 4 | $160.00–215.00 | $183.51 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 105 | 3 | $160.00–215.00 | $190.16 |
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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 | 85 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 130 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 175 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 82 | 3 | $140.00–330.00 | $226.33 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 93 | 3 | $230.00–345.00 | $272.41 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 3 | $270.00–350.00 | $295.45 |
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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 | 50–60 | 54 | 5 | $200.00–225.00 | $212.22 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 24 | 7 | $60.00–85.00 | $75.15 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 33 | 5 | $60.00–150.00 | $93.33 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 10 | $75.00–165.00 | $131.74 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 53 | 11 | $75.00–160.00 | $137.76 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 62 | 3 | $120.00–160.00 | $140.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 4 | $125.00–155.00 | $142.59 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Wethers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 95 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 115 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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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 | 855–1,370 | 1,132 | 21 | $177.00–189.00 | $184.54 |
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| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 850–1,395 | 1,196 | 13 | $190.00–203.00 | $193.85 |
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| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,200–1,300 | 1,250 | 2 | $169.00–173.00 | $170.92 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,300–1,360 | 1,330 | 2 | $195.00–196.00 | $195.49 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 695–1,180 | 937 | 5 | $160.00–169.00 | $165.14 |
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| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 990–1,295 | 1,069 | 4 | $173.00–183.00 | $178.57 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 680–935 | 808 | 2 | $154.00–156.00 | $154.84 |
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Replacement Goats: Bucks/Billies per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Kids (<1 yr) | 0–20 | 10 | 3 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 0–20 | 15 | 2 | $100.00–120.00 | $110.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 20–40 | 20 | 4 | $70.00–95.00 | $87.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 40–60 | 50 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 60–80 | 65 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 60–80 | 68 | 4 | $110.00–165.00 | $150.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 80–100 | 95 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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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 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,150 | 1,150 | 2 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,130 | 1,130 | 2 | $3,825 | $3,825 |
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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 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,145–1,605 | 1,416 | 5 | $2,425–2,800 | $2,613.29 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,170–1,445 | 1,273 | 4 | $2,575–2,850 | $2,692.85 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100–1,175 | 1,138 | 2 | $2,475–2,900 | $2,694.51 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,200–1,235 | 1,218 | 2 | $2,000–2,375 | $2,190.20 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 980–1,290 | 1,177 | 5 | $2,075–2,350 | $2,248.60 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 985–1,130 | 1,065 | 3 | $1,950–2,300 | $2,183.65 |
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| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 860–880 | 870 | 2 | $1,525–2,050 | $1,784.48 |
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| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 650–775 | 713 | 2 | $1,450–1,500 | $1,472.81 |
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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 · Average dressing | 1,280–1,865 | 1,627 | 3 | $207.00–216.00 | $212.11 |
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| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,925 | 1,925 | 1 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
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| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,265–1,485 | 1,375 | 2 | $186.00–192.00 | $188.76 |
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