Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, March 23, 2026
Report date Mar 23, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 23, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
Mar 23Sale shown
215Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last Monday: Feeder steers sold 8.00-10.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded 6.00-8.00 lower. The male calves saw much stronger demand today. The buyers discounted the unweaned calves of all classes heavily. Limited comparisons on heifers due to the light run last week. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-4.00 higher and slaughter bulls were steady on a light test due to low receipts last week.
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 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 313 | 4 | $550.00–570.00 | $564.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 411 | 19 | $465.00–470.00 | $466.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 8 | $425.00–437.50 | $428.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 566 | 12 | $366.00–372.50 | $368.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 340 | 7 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 411 | 9 | $390.00–425.00 | $414.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 488 | 14 | $375.00–395.00 | $385.38 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 272 | 3 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 355 | 4 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 412 | 3 | $500.00–530.00 | $518.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $475.00–492.50 | $486.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 553 | 4 | $462.50–471.00 | $468.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $427.50 | $427.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 500–550 | 536 | 4 | $422.50 | $422.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 588 | 4 | $437.50–443.00 | $441.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 2 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 383 | 6 | $570.00–580.00 | $578.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 446 | 4 | $507.50 | $507.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $465.00–495.00 | $484.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 513 | 11 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 554 | 7 | $454.00 | $454.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 674 | 7 | $360.00–385.00 | $373.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 817 | 4 | $305.00–308.00 | $307.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $367.50–409.00 | $388.52 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 840 | 840 | 2 | $2,725 | $2,725 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,415 | 1,415 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,635–1,980 | 1,813 | 4 | $200.00–202.00 | $200.45 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,115–1,370 | 1,243 | 2 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,380–1,560 | 1,451 | 5 | $166.00–175.00 | $169.19 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 955–1,115 | 1,040 | 4 | $142.50–147.00 | $144.15 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 835–1,050 | 943 | 2 | $118.00–125.00 | $121.90 |
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