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Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Report date Jul 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 6:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Bluegrass Stockyard - Mt. Sterling, KY (AMS_2202)
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227Head sold
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Compared to last Wednesday: No trends in the feeder market due to limited comparisons, however the feeder market appeared lower with a limited supply and moderate demand. Plainer quality, off colored, and bawling calves receiving heavy discounts. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly steady with a moderate supply and good demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $422.50 | $422.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 509 | 7 | $355.00–370.00 | $365.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 628 | 5 | $317.00–335.00 | $325.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $307.00–320.00 | $313.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $492.50 | $492.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $410.00–445.00 | $427.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 506 | 3 | $345.00–350.00 | $346.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $300.00–322.50 | $311.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 798 | 3 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 905 | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 479 | 4 | $420.00–440.00 | $435.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 650 | 2 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 3 | $412.50–415.00 | $414.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 503 | 2 | $351.00–360.00 | $355.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $397.00–400.00 | $398.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $402.50–425.00 | $412.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 484 | 5 | $367.50–390.00 | $381.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 10 | $352.00–377.50 | $360.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 562 | 3 | $342.00–365.00 | $349.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 516 | 4 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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) | 1,475–1,830 | 1,626 | 4 | $4,750–4,950 | $4,817.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,195–1,422 | 1,346 | 3 | $3,400–3,900 | $3,752.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,320–2,110 | 1,655 | 3 | $4,100–5,500 | $4,934.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $5,800 | $5,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 975–985 | 978 | 3 | $4,500–4,525 | $4,516.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,055 | 1,055 | 3 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,220 | 1,220 | 2 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,570 | 1,570 | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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 | 1,010–1,250 | 1,115 | 3 | $172.00–185.00 | $177.34 |
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) | 1,000–1,300 | 1,132 | 5 | $2,250–2,800 | $2,515.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200–1,505 | 1,353 | 2 | $2,725–2,800 | $2,758.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $1,975 | $1,975 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,015–1,425 | 1,231 | 7 | $178.00–186.00 | $181.95 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,275–1,555 | 1,404 | 6 | $176.00–184.00 | $181.10 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,425–1,830 | 1,658 | 3 | $187.00–190.00 | $188.55 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 785–1,125 | 973 | 4 | $144.00–159.00 | $153.35 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 960–1,225 | 1,065 | 3 | $175.50–184.00 | $179.23 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,250–2,240 | 1,527 | 5 | $213.00–222.50 | $219.01 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,520–1,975 | 1,769 | 4 | $229.00–234.00 | $232.30 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select and Choice · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
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