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Cattle sale, Monday, April 6, 2026
Report date Apr 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
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Compared to last Monday: No test on feeder steers due to the low head count in today's offering. Feeder heifers and bulls sold sharply higher. Today's offering was much smaller than last week's special feeder sale and very few weaned calves in today's offering but the demand was very strong and the quality was very good. Slaughter cows and bulls traded 4.00-6.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $720.00 | $720.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 334 | 3 | $575.00–600.00 | $591.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 430 | 8 | $525.00–530.00 | $527.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 508 | 8 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 550 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 818 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 448 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 287 | 3 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 358 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 414 | 5 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 460 | 8 | $497.00 | $497.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $472.50 | $472.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $335.00–345.00 | $340.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 895 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 975 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $505.00–515.00 | $508.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $482.50 | $482.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice · YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,543 | 1,543 | 2 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,085–1,120 | 1,103 | 2 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 900–1,170 | 1,035 | 2 | $170.00–180.00 | $175.65 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 880–1,285 | 1,083 | 2 | $142.50–147.50 | $144.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,145–1,775 | 1,417 | 3 | $173.00–187.50 | $179.86 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 955 | 955 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 950 | 950 | 1 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,865 | 1,865 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,795–1,800 | 1,798 | 2 | $207.00–211.00 | $209.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,395–1,565 | 1,480 | 2 | $178.00–180.00 | $179.06 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 895 | 895 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 735–880 | 808 | 2 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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) | 1,110 | 1,110 | 2 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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