Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, October 26, 2026
Report date Oct 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 26, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 2:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattleman's Livestock - Bowling Green, KY (AMS_2213)
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Compared to last Monday: Feeder steers sold mostly steady on a light test. Feeder heifers traded 6.00-8.00 lower. There were several plain quality calves in today's offering. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher and slaughter bulls were steady.
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 | 770–980 | 875 | 2 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,190–1,250 | 1,217 | 3 | $116.00–124.00 | $120.27 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,265–1,810 | 1,531 | 4 | $130.00–136.00 | $133.87 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,180–1,725 | 1,424 | 8 | $140.00–151.00 | $143.38 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Very Low dressing | 1,430–1,480 | 1,455 | 2 | $113.00–115.00 | $114.02 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 790 | 790 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 930–1,295 | 1,129 | 6 | $107.00–115.00 | $112.41 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 240 | 2 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 267 | 3 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 323 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 403 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 488 | 5 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 514 | 6 | $373.00–376.00 | $374.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 566 | 8 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 634 | 9 | $332.50–343.00 | $337.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 677 | 11 | $290.00–316.00 | $311.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 712 | 3 | $280.00–285.00 | $281.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 784 | 4 | $277.50–285.00 | $281.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 863 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 398 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 569 | 7 | $317.50–348.00 | $335.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 627 | 5 | $315.00–325.00 | $319.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 850–900 | 892 | 3 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 900–950 | 928 | 2 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 218 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 297 | 3 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 350 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 422 | 15 | $407.50–422.50 | $412.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 495 | 6 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 5 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 557 | 6 | $331.00–348.00 | $345.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 619 | 8 | $305.00–315.00 | $310.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 923 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,115 | 8 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 217 | 4 | $485.00–490.00 | $488.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 318 | 5 | $375.00–405.00 | $393.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 510 | 4 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 584 | 7 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 603 | 2 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 700 | 2 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 818 | 2 | $261.00–270.00 | $265.60 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 3 | $432.50 | $432.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 8 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 619 | 9 | $377.00–377.50 | $377.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 702 | 13 | $346.50 | $346.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 653 | 2 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 588 | 3 | $360.00–362.50 | $360.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 825 | 825 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,520–1,640 | 1,580 | 2 | $176.00–182.50 | $179.37 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,298 | 1,298 | 4 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,120–1,210 | 1,165 | 2 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 910 | 910 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 760 | 760 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,365–1,685 | 1,525 | 2 | $3,150–3,400 | $3,288.11 |
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