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Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Report date Aug 19, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 19, 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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Compared to last Wednesday both the feeder and slaughter markets were lower with an average quality offering. Feeder steers and heifers were 6.00 to 10.00 lower or greater in spots with a moderate supply and moderate demand. Slaughter cows were 6.00 to 10.00 lower with a moderate supply and slaughter bulls appeared lower as well but with limited comparisons.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 442 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 4 | $425.00–445.00 | $435.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 524 | 4 | $432.50–436.00 | $435.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 622 | 3 | $367.50–372.50 | $370.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $345.00–360.00 | $349.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $522.50 | $522.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 336 | 4 | $485.00–507.50 | $490.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 386 | 7 | $450.00–475.00 | $463.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 8 | $450.00–482.50 | $454.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $445.00–467.50 | $455.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $400.00–417.50 | $411.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 567 | 5 | $367.50–390.00 | $380.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 627 | 5 | $340.00–362.50 | $348.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 4 | $330.00–348.00 | $340.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $307.50–325.00 | $316.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 352 | 2 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $400.00–425.00 | $416.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $380.00–385.00 | $383.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 437 | 2 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 4 | $412.50–450.00 | $435.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $410.00–440.00 | $423.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 419 | 4 | $420.00–442.50 | $437.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 5 | $365.00–390.00 | $379.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 532 | 13 | $350.00–380.00 | $366.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $332.00–350.00 | $338.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $385.00–402.50 | $392.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $362.50–370.00 | $366.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 3 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 4 | $320.00–325.00 | $323.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $300.00–340.00 | $320.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
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) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,217 | 1,217 | 2 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 800–1,285 | 1,043 | 2 | $2,125–2,450 | $2,325.30 |
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 | 1,060–1,400 | 1,230 | 2 | $3,525–3,575 | $3,553.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $3,275 | $3,275 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,605–2,215 | 1,855 | 4 | $211.00–214.50 | $212.97 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,215–1,280 | 1,248 | 2 | $168.00–175.00 | $171.41 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,325–1,575 | 1,400 | 6 | $161.50–175.00 | $168.43 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 780–1,355 | 1,025 | 12 | $130.00–154.00 | $140.87 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,280 | 1,280 | 1 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 920 | 920 | 1 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
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