Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, September 21, 2026
Report date Sep 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 19, 2026 7:47 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
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MondaySale day
The smaller offering today limited comparisons to last week but the demand for feeder calves continues to be stronger. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-4.00 lower and no test on slaughter bulls.
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 | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,300–1,425 | 1,363 | 2 | $138.00–145.00 | $141.34 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,645 | 1,645 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,395–1,430 | 1,413 | 2 | $170.00–184.00 | $176.91 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,345–1,975 | 1,577 | 5 | $145.00–151.00 | $149.20 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 990–1,090 | 1,040 | 2 | $136.00–142.00 | $139.14 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 945–1,100 | 1,023 | 2 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 462 | 6 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 527 | 6 | $345.00–360.00 | $355.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 574 | 9 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 619 | 4 | $310.00–315.00 | $313.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 398 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 610 | 3 | $345.00–350.00 | $348.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 302 | 3 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 367 | 3 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 499 | 7 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 561 | 12 | $365.00–380.00 | $377.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 637 | 6 | $320.00–328.00 | $324.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $2,375 | $2,375 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
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