Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, September 28, 2026
Report date Sep 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 26, 2026 7:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
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302Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last Monday: Feeder steers and heifers sold 6.00-8.00 higher. Cooler temperatures allowed for a larger offering and continued strong demand. Slaughter cows traded 8.00-10.00 lower on a plain quality offering and no test on slaughter bulls due to low receipts last week.
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 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $450.00–480.00 | $464.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 422 | 4 | $418.00–420.00 | $418.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 458 | 3 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 502 | 11 | $389.00 | $389.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 8 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 634 | 19 | $329.00–343.00 | $331.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 3 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 754 | 7 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 4 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 632 | 10 | $310.00–324.00 | $320.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 3 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 471 | 11 | $367.50–395.00 | $386.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 732 | 3 | $272.50–293.00 | $280.86 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 12 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 547 | 10 | $398.00 | $398.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 629 | 23 | $347.00–360.00 | $356.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $337.50–338.00 | $337.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 702 | 3 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 898 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 3 | $327.50–330.00 | $328.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 363 | 3 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 411 | 9 | $423.00 | $423.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 9 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 514 | 11 | $366.00 | $366.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 562 | 15 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 12 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 3 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 442 | 3 | $360.00–370.00 | $363.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $300.00–330.00 | $320.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 695 | 3 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
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) · Open | 870 | 870 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,098–1,390 | 1,195 | 3 | $200.00–210.00 | $203.88 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,205–1,330 | 1,268 | 2 | $2,700–3,100 | $2,909.86 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 1,205–1,230 | 1,218 | 2 | $109.00–116.00 | $112.54 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,430–1,465 | 1,448 | 2 | $134.00–139.00 | $136.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,330–1,475 | 1,403 | 2 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Very Low dressing | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 955–1,350 | 1,178 | 5 | $117.50–127.00 | $123.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,675–2,165 | 1,850 | 5 | $175.00–180.00 | $176.49 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,785 | 1,785 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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