Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 17, 2026
Report date Aug 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 17, 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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45Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Today's offering was small due to extremely warm temperatures that have been in place for several days. The temperatures prevented the movement of cattle and softened demand greatly on all classes.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 466 | 6 | $382.50–390.00 | $383.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 460 | 3 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 592 | 4 | $335.00–350.00 | $338.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,335–1,400 | 1,368 | 2 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,670 | 1,670 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,200–1,320 | 1,260 | 2 | $192.50–210.00 | $200.83 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 3 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 800 | 800 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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