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Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Report date Aug 4, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 3:15 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards (Tuesday) - Lexington, KY (AMS_2128)
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Compared to last Tuesday the feeder market was stronger in spots with a good quality offering. Feeder steers and heifers 400-600 lbs were mostly steady with a lite test, while the yearling steers and heifers were 3.00 to 8.00 higher or greater in spots with a good supply and good demand. Slaughter cows and bulls were 1.00 to 3.00 lower with a moderate supply and good demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,340–1,655 | 1,501 | 4 | $3,350–3,700 | $3,522.23 |
| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 850 | 850 | 1 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $467.50 | $467.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 503 | 3 | $412.50–420.00 | $417.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 572 | 11 | $407.00–427.50 | $420.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 633 | 7 | $403.00–422.50 | $412.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 664 | 5 | $380.00–397.50 | $390.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 797 | 23 | $342.50–356.00 | $354.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 5 | $311.00–335.00 | $319.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $433.00 | $433.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 661 | 154 | $428.50–445.00 | $436.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 942 | 110 | $329.25–339.75 | $334.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,050–1,100 | 1,060 | 42 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $399.00 | $399.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,065–1,470 | 1,174 | 6 | $169.00–186.00 | $179.65 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,315–1,620 | 1,416 | 5 | $172.00–184.00 | $177.92 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 945–1,300 | 1,093 | 5 | $147.00–162.00 | $152.78 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 890 | 890 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 775–1,090 | 913 | 4 | $127.00–144.00 | $136.28 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,320–2,155 | 1,753 | 5 | $207.00–220.00 | $215.59 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 150–200 | 170 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 533 | 3 | $400.00–409.00 | $406.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 3 | $407.50–412.50 | $409.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 640 | 7 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 3 | $350.00–362.50 | $354.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 150–200 | 190 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $402.50–410.00 | $406.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $412.50–417.50 | $415.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 545 | 7 | $346.00–373.00 | $365.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 577 | 5 | $350.00–367.50 | $358.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 610 | 5 | $352.50–360.00 | $355.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 662 | 12 | $327.50–341.00 | $336.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 728 | 9 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 832 | 3 | $280.00–287.00 | $284.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 945 | 1 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 1,050–1,100 | 1,080 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 746 | 27 | $343.50 | $343.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 779 | 64 | $348.95 | $348.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 2 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 4 | $310.00–325.00 | $313.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,290–1,470 | 1,380 | 2 | $3,150–3,700 | $3,407.07 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,170–1,540 | 1,315 | 3 | $166.00–193.00 | $179.13 |
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