Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 18, 2026
Report date May 18, 2026 · Published by USDA May 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
May 18Sale shown
235Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last Monday: No test on feeder steers due to a low number of comparisons. Feeder heifers sold sharply lower on a much smaller, plain quality offering. Slaughter cows sold 4.00-6.00 higher and slaughter bulls traded sharply 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 | 230 | 1 | $710.00 | $710.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 368 | 5 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 14 | $500.00–510.00 | $501.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 503 | 10 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 558 | 4 | $432.50 | $432.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 648 | 3 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 733 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 757 | 6 | $335.00–350.00 | $345.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 833 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 883 | 5 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $515.00–540.00 | $527.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 460 | 4 | $375.00–430.00 | $415.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $395.00–400.00 | $398.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $355.00–365.00 | $360.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 900–950 | 925 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 950–1,000 | 975 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 482 | 3 | $475.00–500.00 | $482.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 665 | 19 | $413.50–419.00 | $414.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 859 | 8 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 646 | 5 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 398 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 460 | 3 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 3 | $370.00–385.00 | $374.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $425.00–430.00 | $426.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 472 | 5 | $375.00–407.50 | $397.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
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) | 1,330 | 1,330 | 2 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,360–1,525 | 1,438 | 9 | $4,350–5,250 | $4,841.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,315 | 1,315 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,015 | 1,015 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,225–1,255 | 1,240 | 2 | $5,700–5,900 | $5,798.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,140–1,420 | 1,252 | 7 | $5,500–5,950 | $5,724.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,210–1,370 | 1,263 | 4 | $5,000–6,400 | $5,692.08 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 920 | 920 | 1 | $5,950 | $5,950 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,145–1,735 | 1,461 | 11 | $177.50–194.00 | $184.56 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 915 | 915 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,555–2,100 | 1,828 | 2 | $210.00–211.00 | $210.43 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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