Past sale
Cattle sale, Sunday, May 24, 2026
Report date May 24, 2026 · Published by USDA May 26, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 5:48 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Lake Cumberland Livestock - Somerset, KY (AMS_2194)
May 24Sale shown
554Head sold
Sat, Nov 7Next sale
SaturdaySale day
Compared to last week feeder classes sold 4.00 to 8.00 lower. Good demand for feeder classes. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady with good demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 985 | 985 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 907 | 907 | 2 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 235 | 2 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 282 | 6 | $570.00–615.00 | $586.78 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 4 | $550.00–570.00 | $557.48 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 8 | $510.00–585.00 | $550.02 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $450.00–480.00 | $467.88 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 486 | 7 | $420.00–445.00 | $431.34 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 521 | 7 | $400.00–440.00 | $430.42 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 554 | 4 | $422.50–455.00 | $438.79 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 677 | 10 | $368.00–380.00 | $374.34 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 773 | 3 | $300.00–346.00 | $330.93 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 500 | 22 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 600–650 | 624 | 10 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 281 | 5 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 527 | 19 | $440.00–475.00 | $472.84 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 623 | 6 | $395.00–425.00 | $399.81 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 686 | 4 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 890 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 709 | 75 | $394.50 | $394.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 919 | 59 | $326.50 | $326.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,120–1,305 | 1,197 | 5 | $2,200–2,400 | $2,314.12 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 935–1,175 | 1,064 | 5 | $1,600–2,600 | $2,121.26 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,215–1,620 | 1,466 | 4 | $2,300–3,700 | $3,299.49 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,125–1,331 | 1,268 | 5 | $3,550–3,700 | $3,595.87 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 800 | 800 | 2 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 150–200 | 180 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 4 | $470.00–480.00 | $474.89 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $450.00–482.50 | $471.57 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 427 | 13 | $472.50–490.00 | $483.58 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 4 | $417.50–455.00 | $436.79 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 531 | 10 | $406.00–432.00 | $415.80 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 610 | 5 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 703 | 77 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 865 | 60 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,080–1,470 | 1,280 | 16 | $160.00–176.00 | $168.48 |
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| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,110–1,385 | 1,248 | 9 | $180.00–197.50 | $189.57 |
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| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,115–1,230 | 1,175 | 3 | $155.00–158.00 | $156.72 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,485–1,535 | 1,518 | 4 | $168.00–175.00 | $172.75 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,385–1,750 | 1,626 | 4 | $182.00–193.00 | $187.22 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 950–1,020 | 980 | 3 | $140.00–158.00 | $150.12 |
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| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 755–1,045 | 900 | 2 | $162.00–165.00 | $163.26 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Dairy Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,265–1,560 | 1,413 | 2 | $150.00–153.00 | $151.34 |
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Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,375–1,490 | 1,433 | 2 | $4,900–5,400 | $5,139.97 |
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Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Select and Choice · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,190–1,920 | 1,456 | 4 | $200.00–225.00 | $207.23 |
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| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
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