Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, October 19, 2026
Report date Oct 19, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 19, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 12:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
Oct 19Sale shown
313Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Last week's small offering did allow for any comparisons but there was strong demand for all feeder classes 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% · Average dressing | 1,065–1,405 | 1,235 | 3 | $131.00–134.00 | $132.14 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,180–1,445 | 1,278 | 3 | $115.00–126.00 | $121.24 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,405–1,860 | 1,575 | 9 | $129.00–138.00 | $133.70 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,395–2,030 | 1,763 | 3 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,030 | 1,030 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 885–1,210 | 1,041 | 4 | $117.50–125.00 | $120.89 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $510.00–515.00 | $511.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 433 | 3 | $437.50 | $437.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 4 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 502 | 3 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 654 | 5 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 549 | 5 | $379.00 | $379.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 473 | 4 | $360.00–400.00 | $379.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 594 | 5 | $292.50–310.00 | $297.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $291.00–295.00 | $294.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 829 | 3 | $265.00–270.00 | $266.63 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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) | 1,390 | 1,390 | 2 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150–1,300 | 1,225 | 4 | $1,975–2,000 | $1,988.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,135–1,215 | 1,175 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,085–1,305 | 1,182 | 16 | $2,450–3,600 | $2,972.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 1,200 | 1,200 | 3 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Fancy | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,020–1,275 | 1,143 | 16 | $3,800–4,300 | $4,134.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 1,150–1,175 | 1,161 | 7 | $4,450–4,600 | $4,515.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100–1,225 | 1,150 | 19 | $3,900–4,500 | $4,224.03 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 945–1,100 | 1,071 | 6 | $2,050–2,125 | $2,095.88 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 985 | 985 | 2 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Thin Fleshed | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 4 | $3,300–3,500 | $3,400 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,015–1,075 | 1,059 | 14 | $3,700–4,300 | $3,944.30 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 920–1,115 | 1,059 | 8 | $3,400–4,250 | $3,911.63 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 860 | 860 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 320 | 5 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 403 | 6 | $426.00 | $426.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 457 | 5 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 512 | 10 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 11 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 5 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 485 | 7 | $330.00–362.50 | $351.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $300.00–320.00 | $309.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 7 | $448.00 | $448.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $434.00 | $434.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 584 | 4 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 693 | 4 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $433.00 | $433.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,455–2,390 | 1,904 | 4 | $177.50–180.00 | $179.38 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,890 | 1,890 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,445–1,940 | 1,693 | 2 | $170.00–178.00 | $173.42 |
Slaughter Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
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