Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, April 20, 2026
Report date Apr 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 20, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
Apr 20Sale shown
227Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last Monday: Feeder steers sold unevenly steady on a light test. Feeder heifers traded sharply higher. The feeder calf prices rebounded back to prices seen two to three weeks ago with much stronger demand than last week. Slaughter cows sold steady and slaughter bulls were 4.00-6.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 393 | 4 | $567.50 | $567.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 439 | 8 | $505.00–507.50 | $507.20 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 472 | 9 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 504 | 8 | $497.50 | $497.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $427.50–435.00 | $431.20 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 627 | 6 | $410.00–420.00 | $413.22 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 768 | 6 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 489 | 4 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 520 | 10 | $425.00–440.00 | $431.37 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $360.00–395.00 | $371.48 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 350 | 4 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 404 | 9 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 450 | 3 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 506 | 9 | $430.00–447.50 | $437.73 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 4 | $402.53 | $402.53 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 676 | 7 | $320.00–327.50 | $324.71 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 443 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 582 | 5 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 603 | 6 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 950–1,000 | 995 | 1 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $547.50 | $547.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $482.50 | $482.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $406.00 | $406.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.52 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 960–1,250 | 1,112 | 6 | $159.00–167.50 | $161.96 |
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| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 970–1,215 | 1,118 | 3 | $145.00–152.50 | $149.81 |
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| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,145–1,465 | 1,314 | 5 | $161.00–166.00 | $163.81 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,250–1,530 | 1,322 | 6 | $180.00–183.00 | $180.58 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Very Low dressing | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
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| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 930 | 930 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,065–1,070 | 1,068 | 2 | $150.00–157.00 | $153.49 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 900–1,120 | 1,006 | 4 | $126.00–141.00 | $131.35 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
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| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,495–1,920 | 1,708 | 2 | $206.00–216.00 | $210.38 |
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| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,525–1,610 | 1,568 | 2 | $177.50–180.00 | $178.72 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 750 | 750 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $1,975 | $1,975 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,265–1,420 | 1,343 | 2 | $2,900–2,950 | $2,926.44 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,085–1,515 | 1,333 | 3 | $2,250–2,850 | $2,595.63 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,265–1,445 | 1,354 | 4 | $2,600–3,325 | $3,004.80 |
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| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $3,225 | $3,225 |
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Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $4,750 | $4,750 |
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Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1 | $3,325 | $3,325 |
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