Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Report date Apr 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:04 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market - Upton, KY (AMS_2211)
Apr 21Sale shown
848Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and feeder heifers sold steady. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,100–1,200 | 1,150 | 2 | $4,000–4,425 | $4,221.74 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010–1,465 | 1,238 | 2 | $2,050–2,425 | $2,271.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,100–1,165 | 1,149 | 4 | $2,050–2,600 | $2,354.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,160–1,250 | 1,207 | 15 | $2,250–2,925 | $2,695.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,250–1,650 | 1,450 | 2 | $3,025–3,325 | $3,195.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,375 | $2,375 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 2 | $3,375 | $3,375 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 4 | $2,875 | $2,875 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 900–950 | 940 | 5 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $3,025 | $3,025 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 950 | 950 | 1 | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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 | 850–1,165 | 999 | 7 | $190.00–237.50 | $208.44 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,300–1,685 | 1,519 | 5 | $199.00–216.00 | $210.14 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 950–1,535 | 1,251 | 41 | $167.00–182.00 | $172.50 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,030–1,595 | 1,363 | 4 | $183.00–190.00 | $187.18 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,400–1,427 | 1,424 | 15 | $165.00–175.00 | $174.21 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 800–1,123 | 971 | 34 | $128.00–159.00 | $144.95 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 861–1,168 | 1,105 | 11 | $153.50–162.00 | $155.07 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 900 | 900 | 1 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 279 | 6 | $627.50 | $627.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 379 | 17 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 8 | $462.00–489.00 | $485.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 13 | $456.00 | $456.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 576 | 10 | $435.00–436.00 | $435.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 638 | 8 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 723 | 11 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 920 | 3 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 407 | 3 | $538.00–550.00 | $546.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 521 | 7 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 562 | 9 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 710 | 5 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 798 | 6 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 366 | 9 | $671.00 | $671.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 443 | 6 | $503.00–512.50 | $504.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 484 | 9 | $518.00 | $518.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 514 | 8 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 593 | 20 | $430.50 | $430.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 614 | 10 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 665 | 9 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 736 | 9 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 520 | 4 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 611 | 5 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 672 | 16 | $407.00 | $407.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 710 | 24 | $368.50–380.00 | $376.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 787 | 20 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 413 | 4 | $472.50 | $472.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 498 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 553 | 4 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 900–950 | 918 | 4 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,020 | 9 | $296.00 | $296.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 303 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 356 | 12 | $511.00 | $511.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 411 | 16 | $478.00 | $478.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 7 | $474.00 | $474.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 514 | 15 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 6 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 11 | $355.00–360.00 | $355.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 885 | 34 | $325.50 | $325.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 936 | 9 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 407 | 11 | $486.00 | $486.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 518 | 5 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 675 | 25 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 864 | 58 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 292 | 16 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 419 | 25 | $446.00–470.00 | $462.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 467 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 519 | 17 | $327.50–420.00 | $397.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 550 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 608 | 20 | $334.50–355.00 | $340.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 727 | 5 | $311.00–321.00 | $316.92 |
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About Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market
- Listed as
- Mid-KY Livestock Market LLC
- Address
- 13579 S Dixie Hwy, Upton, KY 42784
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- Sale day not listed by source
From Kentucky Stockyards layer (Office of State Veterinarian, KY GIS portal) - stockyards under KY State Veterinarian oversight, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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