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Cattle sale, Monday, October 5, 2026
Report date Oct 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 5, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 6:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
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228Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last Monday: Feeder steers and heifers sold 6.00-8.00 lower. Today's offering did not have the quality of last week's and contained smaller groups. Slaughter cows and bulls traded 2.00-4.00 lower.
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 | 1,205–1,250 | 1,228 | 2 | $135.00–148.00 | $141.38 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,255 | 1,255 | 1 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,315 | 1,315 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,300–1,945 | 1,505 | 6 | $133.00–146.00 | $140.43 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,365–1,600 | 1,483 | 2 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,150–1,180 | 1,165 | 2 | $124.00–126.00 | $124.99 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Very Low dressing | 1,330–1,535 | 1,442 | 3 | $107.00–110.00 | $109.08 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,030 | 1,030 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,080–1,350 | 1,215 | 2 | $116.00–119.00 | $117.33 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 365 | 5 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 456 | 7 | $381.00 | $381.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 521 | 9 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 579 | 14 | $325.00–341.00 | $335.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 619 | 5 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 680 | 13 | $304.00–310.00 | $308.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 825 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 283 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $345.00–380.00 | $361.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 572 | 4 | $300.00–313.00 | $307.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 422 | 7 | $415.00–430.00 | $424.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 6 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 10 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 668 | 9 | $315.00–330.00 | $319.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 790 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 474 | 4 | $350.00–370.00 | $364.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $335.00–340.00 | $336.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 585 | 8 | $320.00–335.00 | $323.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 488 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 520 | 7 | $375.00–391.00 | $384.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 593 | 9 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 634 | 9 | $333.00–340.00 | $337.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 701 | 5 | $325.00–330.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 778 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 645 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,520–1,555 | 1,538 | 2 | $175.00–180.00 | $177.53 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,735 | 1,735 | 1 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,485 | 1,485 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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