Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Report date May 6, 2026 · Published by USDA May 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 5:30 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Albany, KY (AMS_2189)
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331Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold steady to 4.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $467.50 | $467.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 632 | 2 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $565.00–590.00 | $577.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $537.50 | $537.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 426 | 14 | $470.00–487.50 | $480.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 469 | 14 | $460.00–480.00 | $469.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 10 | $420.00–437.50 | $427.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 572 | 13 | $412.50–435.00 | $428.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 627 | 5 | $395.00–405.00 | $401.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 653 | 2 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 712 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 758 | 9 | $330.00–345.00 | $339.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,095 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 800 | 2 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 4 | $500.00–517.50 | $506.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 3 | $442.50–455.00 | $446.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $475.00–487.50 | $481.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 2 | $605.00–625.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 312 | 3 | $595.00–610.00 | $605.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $582.50–590.00 | $586.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 433 | 7 | $515.00–532.50 | $523.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 479 | 8 | $502.50–515.00 | $506.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $480.00–492.50 | $485.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 577 | 5 | $447.50–465.00 | $452.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 608 | 5 | $422.50–427.50 | $423.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 698 | 3 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $540.00–547.50 | $544.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $527.50 | $527.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $477.50–480.00 | $478.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 381 | 4 | $540.00–547.50 | $541.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 403 | 2 | $485.00–500.00 | $492.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $492.50 | $492.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $502.50 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $570.00–607.50 | $585.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 5 | $510.00–537.50 | $521.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $495.00–507.50 | $501.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 527 | 20 | $465.00–480.00 | $470.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 7 | $445.00–460.00 | $450.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 624 | 8 | $410.00–427.50 | $422.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 860 | 2 | $302.50–310.00 | $306.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $545.00–550.00 | $547.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $475.00–500.00 | $487.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $437.50 | $437.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,130–1,510 | 1,280 | 11 | $169.00–179.00 | $173.49 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,140–1,355 | 1,264 | 7 | $181.00–195.00 | $185.50 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,415 | 1,415 | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,570–1,640 | 1,605 | 2 | $169.00–170.00 | $169.49 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,345–1,585 | 1,455 | 3 | $179.00–180.00 | $179.64 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,370 | 1,096 | 7 | $150.00–158.00 | $155.03 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,045–1,240 | 1,134 | 4 | $160.00–166.00 | $164.07 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,015–1,295 | 1,155 | 2 | $134.00–142.00 | $137.52 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 730–1,055 | 895 | 3 | $110.00–120.00 | $116.65 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,945–2,125 | 2,030 | 3 | $222.00–235.00 | $227.27 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,355–1,605 | 1,494 | 4 | $181.00–204.00 | $198.26 |
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) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,060–1,425 | 1,213 | 8 | $1,800–3,175 | $2,436.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,045–1,725 | 1,318 | 4 | $1,650–2,700 | $2,279.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 670 | 670 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $3,525 | $3,525 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 820 | 820 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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