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Cattle sale, Monday, August 3, 2026
Report date Aug 3, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 3, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:18 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
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180Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
The small number of feeder calves in last week's offering did not allow for accurate trends but today's quality was much better and demand was much stronger for all classes of feeder calves. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady on a light test.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 790 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 538 | 6 | $422.50–427.50 | $425.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 628 | 10 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 713 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 788 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 632 | 18 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 519 | 5 | $400.00–402.50 | $401.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 529 | 5 | $346.00–380.00 | $366.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 723 | 3 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 4 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 484 | 7 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 9 | $401.00–407.50 | $403.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 614 | 8 | $365.00–367.50 | $365.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 5 | $362.50–370.00 | $368.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 473 | 4 | $365.00–400.00 | $373.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $373.00 | $373.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 450–500 | 450 | 2 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 386 | 5 | $492.50 | $492.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 453 | 2 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 608 | 4 | $322.50–330.00 | $326.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,455–2,125 | 1,804 | 4 | $217.00–222.00 | $219.76 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,495–1,645 | 1,570 | 2 | $180.00–182.50 | $181.19 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,225–1,780 | 1,503 | 3 | $189.00–195.00 | $192.18 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,075–1,180 | 1,128 | 2 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 885–1,310 | 1,098 | 2 | $130.00–135.00 | $132.02 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 815 | 815 | 1 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 925 | 925 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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