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Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Report date May 6, 2026 · Published by USDA May 6, 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 stronger with a good quality offering. Feeder steers and heifers 600 lbs and under were 6.00 to 10.00 higher or greater in several spots with a good supply and strong demand for weaned and harder conditioned calves. Slaughter cows were steady with a good supply and slaughter bulls were 1.00 to 2.00 lower 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 | 300–350 | 303 | 2 | $500.00–520.00 | $509.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 373 | 7 | $460.00–500.00 | $482.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 428 | 9 | $465.00–475.00 | $470.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $440.00–470.00 | $454.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 537 | 4 | $425.00–430.00 | $426.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $385.00–400.00 | $391.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $399.00 | $399.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 768 | 3 | $322.00–335.00 | $326.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 945 | 1 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $655.00 | $655.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $492.50–520.00 | $510.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 467 | 23 | $472.00–500.00 | $480.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 1,050–1,100 | 1,055 | 4 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 600–650 | 626 | 18 | $419.00–428.00 | $424.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $442.50–459.00 | $453.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 562 | 12 | $412.00–432.50 | $423.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 753 | 2 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 357 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 652 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 6 | $517.50–527.50 | $521.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $487.50–490.00 | $488.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 8 | $482.50–497.50 | $489.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $441.00 | $441.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 681 | 3 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 757 | 2 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 818 | 2 | $345.00–348.00 | $346.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 272 | 7 | $650.00–700.00 | $676.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 408 | 3 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 467 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 512 | 4 | $515.00–517.00 | $516.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 558 | 4 | $515.00–522.00 | $520.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $477.50 | $477.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 541 | 4 | $427.50–455.00 | $434.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 247 | 2 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $610.00–640.00 | $625.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 4 | $500.00–520.00 | $505.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 7 | $520.00–535.00 | $525.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $467.50–495.00 | $476.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 669 | 5 | $357.50–377.50 | $371.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $685.00 | $685.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $720.00 | $720.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 369 | 7 | $557.00–572.50 | $563.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 440 | 6 | $562.50 | $562.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 480 | 7 | $500.00–515.00 | $502.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 520 | 7 | $465.00–490.00 | $477.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 559 | 18 | $458.00–471.00 | $463.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $450.00–475.00 | $461.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 3 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.24 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,450 | 1,217 | 16 | $168.00–180.00 | $174.09 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,265–1,770 | 1,479 | 6 | $168.00–180.50 | $175.73 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,380–1,635 | 1,505 | 3 | $185.00–188.00 | $186.18 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 690–1,365 | 992 | 12 | $137.00–153.50 | $146.18 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 905–1,315 | 1,099 | 8 | $157.00–173.00 | $164.18 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,360–1,860 | 1,624 | 6 | $187.00–200.00 | $193.26 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,090–2,140 | 2,115 | 2 | $206.00–219.00 | $212.42 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
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 | 790–1,280 | 1,022 | 9 | $171.00–217.00 | $186.66 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 780 | 780 | 2 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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) | 1,005–1,205 | 1,135 | 5 | $2,500–3,400 | $3,091.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,115–2,075 | 1,353 | 17 | $2,900–3,575 | $3,305.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 922–1,285 | 1,123 | 10 | $3,050–3,700 | $3,477.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 975 | 975 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010–1,145 | 1,088 | 3 | $2,225–2,800 | $2,604.59 |
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 | 1,103–1,330 | 1,194 | 5 | $3,450–5,100 | $4,364.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,350–1,510 | 1,457 | 3 | $4,000–4,050 | $4,015.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,155–1,175 | 1,165 | 2 | $2,700–2,900 | $2,799.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,290–1,515 | 1,378 | 3 | $3,000–3,200 | $3,111.12 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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