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Cattle sale, Friday, October 2, 2026
Report date Oct 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 2, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 30, 2026 6:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Richmond, KY (AMS_2210)
Oct 2Sale shown
410Head sold
Fri, Nov 6Next sale
FridaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Yearling steers sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold 5.00 to 7.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower on a light test.
USDA Market News report narrative
Groups of 20hd or more:
Steers:
50hd 1042lbs 289.00 BLK 7 CHARX
51hd 1007lbs 292.50 BLK
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,665–1,950 | 1,767 | 3 | $167.00–174.00 | $170.30 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,200–1,600 | 1,338 | 6 | $126.00–135.00 | $129.82 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,260–1,465 | 1,363 | 2 | $118.00–119.00 | $118.46 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,380–1,530 | 1,470 | 4 | $120.00–122.00 | $120.47 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,325–1,780 | 1,596 | 5 | $132.00–134.00 | $133.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,165–1,200 | 1,183 | 2 | $116.00–124.00 | $120.06 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,060–1,130 | 1,085 | 3 | $100.00–109.00 | $104.43 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,075–1,235 | 1,155 | 2 | $82.50–90.00 | $86.51 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 915 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 317 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 466 | 4 | $397.50–437.50 | $409.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 12 | $377.50–395.00 | $385.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 574 | 6 | $367.50–370.00 | $368.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 11 | $352.50–357.50 | $353.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 689 | 16 | $355.00–357.50 | $355.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 3 | $317.50–327.50 | $324.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 822 | 30 | $310.00–321.00 | $316.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 937 | 22 | $294.00–305.00 | $295.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 507 | 2 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 587 | 4 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,000–1,050 | 1,024 | 101 | $289.00–292.50 | $290.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 825 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $445.00–460.00 | $452.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $445.00–470.00 | $457.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 397 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 421 | 8 | $397.50–415.00 | $400.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 489 | 12 | $345.00–360.00 | $355.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 521 | 7 | $340.00–347.50 | $344.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 576 | 4 | $327.50–335.00 | $333.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 603 | 3 | $320.00–327.50 | $325.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 5 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 724 | 13 | $296.00–309.00 | $304.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 758 | 8 | $287.50–303.00 | $301.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 7 | $320.00–340.00 | $330.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 4 | $290.00–300.00 | $294.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 5 | $302.50–307.50 | $303.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $270.00–280.00 | $274.90 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $422.50 | $422.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 467 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 598 | 3 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 628 | 5 | $320.00–322.50 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $340.00–357.50 | $351.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 972 | 2 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950–1,055 | 990 | 3 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,686.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 945 | 945 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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