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Cattle sale, Monday, May 4, 2026
Report date May 4, 2026 · Published by USDA May 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
May 4Sale shown
157Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last Monday: Feeder steers sold sharply lower. Feeder heifers traded 2.00-4.00 lower. Today's smaller offering and very few weaned calves contributed to the lower prices. No test on slaughter cows and bulls due to limited comparisons.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,030–1,245 | 1,132 | 3 | $152.50–163.00 | $159.38 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,135–1,150 | 1,142 | 3 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,115–1,255 | 1,185 | 2 | $141.00–151.00 | $146.30 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,250–1,450 | 1,362 | 5 | $157.50–169.00 | $164.73 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 890–925 | 908 | 2 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 374 | 4 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 408 | 4 | $470.00–482.50 | $476.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 503 | 3 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 4 | $390.00–405.00 | $401.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 614 | 9 | $335.00–350.00 | $348.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 663 | 7 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 497 | 8 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 353 | 3 | $455.00–460.00 | $458.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 433 | 3 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 520 | 4 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.17 |
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) | 1,595–1,790 | 1,693 | 2 | $2,950–3,400 | $3,187.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,215–1,490 | 1,353 | 2 | $2,900–3,150 | $3,037.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 2 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 980 | 980 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 400 | 4 | $522.50 | $522.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 452 | 6 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 535 | 12 | $465.00–480.00 | $474.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 603 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $465.00–490.00 | $481.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $632.50 | $632.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $577.50–592.50 | $584.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 504 | 5 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 3 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $442.50–462.50 | $452.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $425.00–450.00 | $437.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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