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Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Report date Oct 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 27, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 12:18 pm 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 spotty with an average quality offering. Feeder steers 500-650 lbs were mostly steady with a moderate supply, while the yearling steers 850 lbs and over were sharply higher with a good supply and good demand. Feeder heifers 400 lbs and under appeared 3.00 to 6.00 lower on a lite test, while heifers 500 lbs and over were 4.00 to 8.00 higher with a good supply and good demand for weaned and guaranteed open packages and groups. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly steady with a good supply and good demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,120–1,995 | 1,593 | 3 | $173.00–177.00 | $175.71 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,045 | 2,045 | 1 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,420 | 1,420 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,120–1,445 | 1,321 | 5 | $129.00–138.00 | $132.24 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,320–2,045 | 1,588 | 31 | $125.00–139.00 | $131.61 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,015–1,275 | 1,099 | 4 | $120.00–125.00 | $121.93 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 905–1,215 | 1,093 | 4 | $90.00–103.00 | $96.25 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $465.00–485.00 | $478.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 491 | 4 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 658 | 3 | $307.50–327.50 | $314.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,075 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 566 | 9 | $377.50–387.50 | $384.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 512 | 3 | $387.50–397.50 | $390.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 692 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 905 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 532 | 8 | $320.00–352.50 | $342.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 577 | 11 | $325.00–347.50 | $331.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 642 | 13 | $307.50–340.00 | $331.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 669 | 9 | $302.50–320.00 | $312.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 705 | 5 | $305.00–310.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 821 | 3 | $277.50–295.00 | $289.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,020 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,085 | 1 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,135 | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 386 | 5 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $400.00–402.50 | $400.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 494 | 6 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 600–650 | 638 | 3 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 900–950 | 925 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 528 | 8 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 621 | 156 | $369.50–379.50 | $374.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 668 | 17 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 782 | 22 | $314.00–326.00 | $323.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 961 | 25 | $289.50 | $289.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 5 | $330.00–357.50 | $348.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 3 | $300.00–302.50 | $301.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 818 | 3 | $245.00–257.50 | $253.20 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $512.50 | $512.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 589 | 4 | $357.50–372.50 | $362.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 614 | 6 | $355.00–372.50 | $365.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 663 | 17 | $320.00–346.00 | $339.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 706 | 6 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 771 | 11 | $325.00–347.50 | $336.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 823 | 17 | $323.00–343.00 | $333.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 879 | 5 | $315.00–317.50 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 912 | 6 | $300.00–315.00 | $310.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 534 | 33 | $400.00–420.00 | $404.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 562 | 6 | $380.00–390.00 | $384.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 671 | 9 | $359.00–367.50 | $359.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 797 | 61 | $355.75 | $355.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 880 | 57 | $345.50 | $345.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 911 | 58 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 984 | 45 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $410.00–435.00 | $422.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 706 | 3 | $317.50–322.50 | $319.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 3 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3Value Added | 800–850 | 831 | 55 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select and Choice · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,415 | 1,415 | 1 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,055–1,270 | 1,156 | 7 | $132.00–153.00 | $143.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,025–1,370 | 1,242 | 3 | $171.00–221.00 | $192.69 |
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