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Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Report date Oct 7, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 7, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 1:45 pm 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 mostly stronger with an average quality offering. Feeder steers 400-600 lbs were 5.00 10.00 higher with a limited supply and strong demand for long weaned calves. Feeder heifers 400-600 lbs were steady to 5.00 higher in spots with a good supply and good demand. Buyers were active today and willing to pay premiums for quality cattle, while discounting fatter bawling calves severely and increasing the price spreads in most weight classes. Slaughter cows were 5.00 to 7.00 lower with a moderate supply and slaughter bulls were 4.00 to 5.00 lower with moderate demand.
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 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 393 | 2 | $460.00–470.00 | $464.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 5 | $440.00–452.50 | $445.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 5 | $415.00–417.50 | $415.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 526 | 15 | $359.00–390.00 | $368.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 581 | 11 | $341.00–368.00 | $361.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 624 | 7 | $330.00–356.00 | $346.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $515.00–580.00 | $546.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $500.00–505.00 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $460.00–472.50 | $463.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $395.00–422.00 | $411.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $334.00–347.50 | $340.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $450.00–480.00 | $465.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 366 | 5 | $440.00–472.50 | $456.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 416 | 9 | $435.00–465.00 | $447.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 466 | 7 | $428.00–447.50 | $433.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 521 | 11 | $339.00–370.00 | $349.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 24 | $327.50–349.50 | $342.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 609 | 10 | $314.00–326.00 | $320.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 665 | 8 | $307.50–317.00 | $312.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 990 | 1 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $492.50–510.00 | $500.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $380.00–392.00 | $387.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 562 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 457 | 4 | $402.50–411.00 | $406.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $300.00–317.50 | $309.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 633 | 3 | $277.50–300.00 | $292.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 930 | 2 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 480 | 3 | $335.00–340.00 | $336.69 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 4 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $365.00–385.00 | $375.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 482 | 8 | $343.00–367.00 | $354.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 8 | $324.00–345.00 | $335.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 14 | $324.00–350.00 | $335.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 616 | 5 | $300.00–311.00 | $304.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 721 | 6 | $282.50–304.00 | $294.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 763 | 2 | $275.00–285.00 | $279.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 828 | 2 | $252.50–277.50 | $264.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 321 | 4 | $447.50–450.00 | $448.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 409 | 8 | $380.00–390.00 | $384.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 482 | 17 | $375.00–377.50 | $375.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 506 | 4 | $367.00–370.00 | $367.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 3 | $310.00–315.00 | $311.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 150–200 | 180 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
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) · Open | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,255–1,265 | 1,260 | 2 | $3,075–3,500 | $3,286.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,490 | 1,490 | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,075–1,550 | 1,283 | 10 | $2,350–3,350 | $2,693.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,415 | 1,415 | 1 | $3,425 | $3,425 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 910–1,035 | 973 | 2 | $2,225–2,375 | $2,304.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000–1,250 | 1,138 | 3 | $1,700–1,785 | $1,743.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100–1,220 | 1,160 | 2 | $1,800–1,900 | $1,852.59 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 915 | 915 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 875–880 | 878 | 2 | $1,375–1,600 | $1,487.82 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 865 | 865 | 1 | $1,925 | $1,925 |
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 | 1,020–1,225 | 1,138 | 4 | $118.00–180.00 | $143.73 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,300–1,385 | 1,343 | 2 | $2,400–2,650 | $2,528.96 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,115–1,395 | 1,242 | 11 | $107.00–128.00 | $117.66 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,250–1,600 | 1,440 | 9 | $117.00–133.00 | $124.90 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,355–1,530 | 1,443 | 2 | $138.00–144.00 | $141.18 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,115–1,320 | 1,228 | 5 | $103.00–113.00 | $106.39 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 785–1,100 | 985 | 3 | $125.00–130.00 | $128.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 935–1,125 | 1,050 | 4 | $87.00–94.00 | $90.08 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 970 | 970 | 1 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,545–2,110 | 1,806 | 5 | $167.00–179.50 | $175.43 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,890 | 1,890 | 1 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
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