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Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Report date May 27, 2026 · Published by USDA May 27, 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 uneven and spotty with an average quality offering. Feeder steers and heifers 600 lbs and under were steady to 5.00 lower or greater in spots with a lite supply and moderate demand. Slaughter cows were 3.00 to 5.00 higher and slaughter bulls were steady with a lite supply and 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 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $451.00–452.50 | $451.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $417.50–425.00 | $420.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $522.50 | $522.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 407 | 4 | $495.00–497.00 | $496.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $457.50 | $457.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $404.00 | $404.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 527 | 5 | $417.00–422.50 | $420.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $435.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 7 | $365.00–385.00 | $374.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $315.00–325.00 | $320.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 430 | 5 | $525.00–541.00 | $534.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $495.00–502.00 | $497.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 516 | 7 | $455.00–477.00 | $462.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $422.50–445.00 | $433.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 647 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 890 | 2 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Full | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $397.00 | $397.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $412.50–415.00 | $413.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $387.00–390.00 | $388.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 471 | 3 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $502.50 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
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 | 1,045–1,340 | 1,166 | 5 | $160.00–215.00 | $180.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 710–870 | 819 | 4 | $225.00–250.00 | $236.16 |
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 | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 940 | 940 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 860–1,300 | 1,109 | 4 | $168.00–184.00 | $177.20 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,190–1,405 | 1,298 | 2 | $190.00–195.00 | $192.71 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,445–1,660 | 1,525 | 5 | $178.00–183.00 | $180.70 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,320–1,650 | 1,485 | 2 | $185.00–187.00 | $186.11 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 820–1,355 | 1,097 | 6 | $146.00–160.00 | $151.59 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 915–1,125 | 1,043 | 3 | $170.00–186.00 | $176.63 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,545–2,270 | 1,837 | 3 | $226.00–235.50 | $231.31 |
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) | 1,237–1,425 | 1,297 | 4 | $2,950–3,050 | $3,001.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,162–1,505 | 1,269 | 6 | $3,200–3,300 | $3,248.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 815 | 815 | 1 | $1,975 | $1,975 |
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