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Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Report date Apr 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 6:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Bluegrass Stockyard - Mt. Sterling, KY (AMS_2202)
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Compared to last Wednesday the feeder market was spotty with an average quality offering. Feeder steers 600 lbs and under were steady to 4.00 lower in spots, while steers over 600 lbs were 4.00 to 6.00 higher with good demand for weaned and harder conditioned calves. Feeder heifers 400 lbs and under were 4.00 to 6.00 higher, while heifers over 400 lbs were 4.00 to 6.00 lower with a good supply and spotty demand. Slaughter cows were steady to 2.00 lower with a good supply and slaughter bulls were steady with good demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 277 | 2 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 322 | 2 | $517.00 | $517.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 7 | $480.00–505.00 | $493.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 5 | $447.50–467.50 | $456.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 476 | 9 | $422.50–450.00 | $430.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 529 | 12 | $415.00–425.00 | $419.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 562 | 15 | $380.00–400.00 | $393.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 611 | 6 | $365.00–385.00 | $378.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 790 | 2 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 862 | 5 | $305.00–320.00 | $313.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $520.00–530.00 | $524.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 416 | 4 | $495.00–500.00 | $497.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 473 | 10 | $457.00–460.00 | $457.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 518 | 6 | $432.00–440.00 | $434.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 564 | 6 | $418.00–420.00 | $418.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 150–200 | 185 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $437.50 | $437.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 2 | $462.50–477.00 | $469.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 4 | $512.50–532.50 | $521.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 413 | 3 | $485.00–500.00 | $490.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 5 | $502.00–505.00 | $503.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 516 | 9 | $440.00–465.00 | $445.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 569 | 7 | $420.00–452.50 | $437.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 667 | 8 | $405.00–420.00 | $411.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 510 | 5 | $498.00 | $498.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 561 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 617 | 95 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 713 | 4 | $404.00 | $404.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 436 | 5 | $435.00–455.00 | $450.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 547 | 4 | $385.00–390.00 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 250 | 2 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 319 | 4 | $515.00–560.00 | $541.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 362 | 7 | $512.50–550.00 | $526.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $485.00–492.50 | $488.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 458 | 5 | $470.00–490.00 | $481.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 531 | 5 | $450.00–470.00 | $462.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 569 | 5 | $412.50–440.00 | $430.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 622 | 2 | $397.00 | $397.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 662 | 3 | $382.50–400.00 | $394.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 925 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,055 | 1 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,150–1,200 | 1,150 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,075 | 1 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,140–1,545 | 1,244 | 8 | $165.00–180.00 | $170.68 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,155–1,190 | 1,173 | 2 | $184.00–185.00 | $184.49 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,125–1,380 | 1,203 | 5 | $150.00–159.00 | $155.72 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,245–1,595 | 1,433 | 8 | $166.00–173.00 | $170.12 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 760–1,165 | 997 | 6 | $134.00–150.00 | $143.40 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 835–1,275 | 1,075 | 5 | $154.00–165.00 | $159.07 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 895–1,195 | 1,073 | 3 | $124.00–130.00 | $127.77 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 745 | 745 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,580–2,235 | 1,936 | 4 | $205.50–215.00 | $211.54 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,293–1,545 | 1,356 | 4 | $3,000–3,600 | $3,170.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 965 | 965 | 1 | $3,125 | $3,125 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 970–1,132 | 1,078 | 3 | $2,500–2,550 | $2,535 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,085–1,550 | 1,233 | 4 | $2,300–3,725 | $3,056.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 965 | 965 | 1 | $2,525 | $2,525 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,380 | 1,380 | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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 | 1,080–1,305 | 1,168 | 3 | $167.00–213.00 | $191.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,030–1,100 | 1,065 | 2 | $220.00–242.50 | $230.88 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 795 | 795 | 1 | $2,525 | $2,525 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 760 | 760 | 1 | $2,325 | $2,325 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 845–1,000 | 933 | 3 | $300.00–380.00 | $325.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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