Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Report date Aug 4, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market - Upton, KY (AMS_2211)
Aug 4Sale shown
482Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last Tuesday: Feeder steers sold 2.00-4.00 higher on a very limited number of comparisons. Feeder heifers traded 5.00-7.00 higher. All classes of feeder calves saw much stronger demand today. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 605 | 4 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 455 | 5 | $469.00 | $469.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 512 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 688 | 25 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 750 | 5 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 989 | 40 | $307.75 | $307.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 805 | 12 | $353.25 | $353.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 1,200–1,250 | 1,215 | 2 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,164–1,205 | 1,169 | 8 | $169.00–170.50 | $170.31 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,135–1,395 | 1,280 | 4 | $179.00–190.00 | $186.42 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,635 | 1,414 | 8 | $175.00–177.00 | $175.29 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,245–1,500 | 1,380 | 11 | $179.00–192.00 | $184.07 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,090–1,220 | 1,155 | 2 | $165.00–169.00 | $166.89 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,095–1,235 | 1,165 | 2 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 990–1,250 | 1,137 | 9 | $150.00–160.00 | $157.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 843–1,250 | 950 | 9 | $130.00–145.00 | $137.55 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,320–1,955 | 1,650 | 5 | $214.00–227.00 | $222.82 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,660–2,100 | 1,949 | 4 | $230.00–246.00 | $237.64 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,200–1,320 | 1,260 | 2 | $205.00–210.00 | $207.62 |
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)Thin Fleshed | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $2,675 | $2,675 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150–1,500 | 1,363 | 19 | $2,850–3,775 | $3,483.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $2,875 | $2,875 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,225–1,250 | 1,229 | 6 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,050–1,350 | 1,250 | 5 | $2,575–3,725 | $3,401 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,225–1,400 | 1,283 | 3 | $3,450–3,950 | $3,768.18 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,010–1,075 | 1,043 | 2 | $1,700–2,100 | $1,893.76 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $1,725 | $1,725 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Thin Fleshed | 920 | 920 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000–1,050 | 1,025 | 2 | $2,450–3,100 | $2,782.93 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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 | 1,010–1,040 | 1,025 | 2 | $234.00–250.00 | $242.12 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 925 | 925 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 359 | 6 | $491.00 | $491.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 431 | 3 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 472 | 11 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 13 | $361.00–378.00 | $367.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 684 | 4 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 600–650 | 610 | 6 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $415.00–440.00 | $427.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 440 | 3 | $414.00 | $414.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 695 | 4 | $300.00–304.00 | $303.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
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 | 1,100–1,125 | 1,113 | 2 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 950 | 950 | 1 | $1,780 | $1,780 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 355 | 3 | $416.00 | $416.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 421 | 3 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 6 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 536 | 5 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 566 | 6 | $351.00–355.00 | $352.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 623 | 11 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 672 | 12 | $334.50 | $334.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 851 | 5 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 384 | 5 | $441.00 | $441.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 419 | 10 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 22 | $343.25 | $343.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 746 | 37 | $325.50 | $325.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 9 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 401 | 3 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,040 | 1 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,278 | 1,278 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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About Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market
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- Mid-KY Livestock Market LLC
- Address
- 13579 S Dixie Hwy, Upton, KY 42784
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