Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, April 13, 2026
Report date Apr 13, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 13, 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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Mon, Nov 9Next sale
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Compared to last Monday: No test on feeder steers due to the low number in last week's offering. Feeder heifers sold sharply lower. Demand was softer across all classes of feeder calves with several bawling and plain quality calves contributing to the lower prices. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 6.00-8.00 higher.
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Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,140–1,250 | 1,193 | 4 | $4,100–4,900 | $4,622.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $3,675 | $3,675 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,110–1,200 | 1,155 | 2 | $4,350–5,000 | $4,687.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,115–1,150 | 1,133 | 2 | $3,750–4,900 | $4,316.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,045–1,300 | 1,186 | 4 | $3,600–4,800 | $3,998.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,050–1,500 | 1,273 | 15 | $3,700–5,850 | $4,846.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 920–1,050 | 968 | 4 | $3,950–4,700 | $4,252.58 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 990–1,075 | 1,035 | 3 | $3,750–3,900 | $3,849.76 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 2 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 905 | 905 | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $5,100 | $5,100 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 870 | 870 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 955 | 955 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 895 | 895 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 820 | 820 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 820 | 820 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 765 | 765 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,460–1,750 | 1,605 | 2 | $3,700–4,000 | $3,836.45 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $675.00 | $675.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 292 | 4 | $605.00–610.00 | $606.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 339 | 4 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 426 | 12 | $520.00–540.00 | $529.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 508 | 9 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 587 | 5 | $420.00–446.00 | $430.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 818 | 3 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 367 | 6 | $490.00–520.00 | $505.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 293 | 4 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 353 | 9 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 410 | 13 | $465.00–472.50 | $465.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 461 | 9 | $471.00 | $471.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 517 | 9 | $434.00 | $434.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 593 | 7 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 743 | 5 | $320.00–335.00 | $328.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 5 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 546 | 5 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 338 | 3 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 517 | 4 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 572 | 6 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 454 | 7 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 10 | $507.00–520.00 | $516.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $431.00 | $431.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,110 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 413 | 3 | $475.00–505.00 | $485.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $473.00 | $473.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,135–1,320 | 1,220 | 3 | $162.50–163.00 | $162.84 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 985–1,295 | 1,116 | 5 | $170.00–188.00 | $180.07 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,130–1,495 | 1,358 | 4 | $164.00–168.00 | $166.01 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,175–1,635 | 1,372 | 15 | $170.00–187.00 | $177.90 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 905 | 905 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 785–1,095 | 970 | 4 | $180.00–190.00 | $185.54 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,430–1,855 | 1,643 | 2 | $196.00–197.50 | $196.85 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,030 | 2,030 | 1 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,435–1,890 | 1,663 | 2 | $181.00–187.50 | $184.69 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,195–1,230 | 1,207 | 6 | $2,350–3,000 | $2,516.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100–1,655 | 1,223 | 9 | $2,450–3,550 | $2,908.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,090–1,460 | 1,285 | 15 | $2,950–3,700 | $3,421.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,250–1,540 | 1,347 | 3 | $3,300–3,500 | $3,423.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,135–1,210 | 1,163 | 6 | $3,000–3,750 | $3,558.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,140–1,250 | 1,181 | 6 | $3,300–4,050 | $3,709.46 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,035 | 1,035 | 2 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 865 | 865 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000–1,095 | 1,057 | 3 | $3,000–3,350 | $3,118.69 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 955–1,030 | 993 | 2 | $2,300–3,000 | $2,663.22 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 980 | 980 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 845 | 845 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 875 | 875 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 960–1,225 | 1,093 | 2 | $5,100–6,100 | $5,660.64 |
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