Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 11, 2026
Report date May 11, 2026 · Published by USDA May 11, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
May 11Sale shown
220Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last Monday: Feeder steers sold sharply higher on a light test. Feeder heifers traded steady with instances of some being 5.00-7.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher with the high dressing cows selling extremely well.
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 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,115–1,215 | 1,165 | 2 | $170.00–172.50 | $171.20 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,325–1,345 | 1,335 | 2 | $160.00–167.00 | $163.47 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,145–1,760 | 1,463 | 21 | $172.50–194.00 | $184.54 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 2,115 | 2,115 | 1 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,980–2,215 | 2,098 | 2 | $211.00–215.00 | $213.11 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,255–1,435 | 1,345 | 2 | $2,150–2,225 | $2,190.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Fancy | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,430 | 1,430 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,270 | 1,270 | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenFancy | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $2,725 | $2,725 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 434 | 5 | $500.00–507.50 | $502.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $479.00 | $479.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 516 | 9 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 611 | 5 | $411.00–415.00 | $411.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $435.00–437.50 | $435.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 397 | 8 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 455 | 15 | $453.50–463.00 | $461.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 503 | 8 | $421.00–432.50 | $423.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 9 | $397.50–398.00 | $397.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 723 | 4 | $319.00–326.00 | $322.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 3 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 628 | 14 | $392.00–398.00 | $395.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $411.00 | $411.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $454.00 | $454.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 379 | 4 | $432.50–465.00 | $445.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 480 | 10 | $415.00–439.00 | $429.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $337.50–385.00 | $363.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 588 | 5 | $350.00–375.00 | $365.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $292.50–325.00 | $308.87 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $470.00–485.00 | $477.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 593 | 9 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 652 | 7 | $414.00 | $414.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 716 | 4 | $386.00 | $386.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 818 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $372.50–387.50 | $380.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 727 | 3 | $361.00–370.00 | $366.97 |
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