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Cattle sale, Monday, October 12, 2026
Report date Oct 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 12, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 12:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
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76Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Today's smaller offering did not allow any trends but there was continued good demand for all classes of feeder calves and moderate demand for slaughter cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,095–1,365 | 1,224 | 5 | $120.00–130.00 | $126.12 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,185–1,520 | 1,377 | 3 | $133.00–135.00 | $134.31 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,250–1,465 | 1,358 | 2 | $125.00–130.00 | $127.30 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,920 | 1,920 | 1 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 708 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $397.50–400.00 | $398.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.95 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 436 | 4 | $360.00–365.00 | $361.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 513 | 6 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 9 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 644 | 6 | $322.50–327.50 | $326.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 935 | 935 | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $325.00–332.50 | $329.91 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,440 | 1,440 | 1 | $2,525 | $2,525 |
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