Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Report date Jul 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 5:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Albany, KY (AMS_2189)
Jul 29Sale shown
440Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
No trend on feeder calves due to low comparable receipts, however a softer undertone was noted. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 7 | $385.00–402.50 | $391.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 442 | 8 | $360.00–382.50 | $371.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 482 | 9 | $362.50–366.00 | $364.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $345.00–350.00 | $346.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 579 | 12 | $340.00–357.50 | $349.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $347.50–350.00 | $349.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $307.50–310.00 | $308.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 783 | 3 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 510 | 17 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 587 | 17 | $362.50–367.50 | $363.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 41 | $336.00–359.00 | $354.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 807 | 9 | $301.00 | $301.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 507 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 369 | 7 | $502.50–532.50 | $525.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $402.50–415.00 | $408.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 5 | $375.00–387.50 | $382.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 4 | $357.50–365.00 | $362.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 780 | 4 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 978 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 407 | 2 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 513 | 22 | $417.50–430.00 | $428.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 595 | 29 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 629 | 30 | $420.00–429.00 | $427.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 669 | 9 | $387.50–402.50 | $399.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 734 | 12 | $373.00 | $373.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 755 | 6 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 447 | 4 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 3 | $342.50–357.50 | $350.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $337.50–340.00 | $338.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 447 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 677 | 2 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 10 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 457 | 7 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 541 | 3 | $355.00–360.00 | $356.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 10 | $337.50–355.00 | $348.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $325.00–345.00 | $332.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 5 | $377.50–382.50 | $381.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $2,475 | $2,475 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $3,425 | $3,425 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,560 | 1,560 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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) · Open | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,145–1,435 | 1,257 | 3 | $177.00–187.00 | $180.35 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,095–1,600 | 1,267 | 7 | $191.00–211.00 | $199.50 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,040–1,370 | 1,210 | 3 | $171.00–175.00 | $173.48 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,450–1,690 | 1,563 | 3 | $175.00–179.00 | $177.76 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,395–1,595 | 1,489 | 7 | $180.00–188.00 | $185.43 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 960–1,235 | 1,078 | 6 | $157.50–168.00 | $161.63 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,150–1,290 | 1,220 | 2 | $171.00–178.00 | $174.30 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,735–1,785 | 1,760 | 2 | $220.00–228.00 | $223.94 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,715–1,730 | 1,723 | 2 | $233.00–240.00 | $236.52 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
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