Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 7, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 10:01 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market - Upton, KY (AMS_2211)
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Compared to last week; Feeder steers and feeder heifers sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 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 | 998–1,650 | 1,311 | 41 | $114.00–131.00 | $123.72 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,135–1,555 | 1,270 | 5 | $135.00–142.00 | $138.45 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,065–1,150 | 1,082 | 5 | $106.00–110.00 | $109.15 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,265–1,800 | 1,456 | 4 | $116.00–126.00 | $121.58 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,920 | 1,920 | 2 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 800–1,125 | 976 | 14 | $97.00–114.00 | $102.01 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,420–2,115 | 1,732 | 17 | $171.00–195.00 | $183.44 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,000–2,100 | 1,442 | 3 | $201.00–212.50 | $205.76 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,070–1,575 | 1,343 | 4 | $161.00–175.00 | $166.80 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 350 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 466 | 8 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 521 | 36 | $332.00–362.00 | $349.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 561 | 5 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 628 | 11 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 746 | 10 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 8 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 6 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 544 | 10 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 305 | 11 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 534 | 7 | $316.00–335.00 | $318.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 656 | 5 | $245.00–300.00 | $289.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 740 | 10 | $291.00 | $291.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 850–900 | 850 | 2 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
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) | 1,100–1,305 | 1,223 | 3 | $2,200–2,325 | $2,274.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,150–1,245 | 1,199 | 5 | $2,100–2,500 | $2,340.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100–1,300 | 1,202 | 5 | $2,400–2,975 | $2,644.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 915–1,345 | 1,130 | 2 | $2,100–3,550 | $2,962.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $2,925 | $2,925 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,525 | $2,525 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 434 | 9 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 6 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 13 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 574 | 29 | $324.50–329.00 | $325.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 6 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 717 | 9 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 795 | 10 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 558 | 8 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 632 | 15 | $309.00–311.00 | $309.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 901 | 8 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 455 | 11 | $322.00–340.00 | $336.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 510 | 3 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 569 | 8 | $292.00–320.00 | $300.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
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 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $1,675 | $1,675 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 381 | 8 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 6 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 503 | 3 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 588 | 15 | $351.00–360.00 | $354.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 20 | $343.00–345.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 10 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 742 | 12 | $325.00–326.00 | $325.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 964 | 55 | $304.75 | $304.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 497 | 7 | $396.00 | $396.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 601 | 16 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 835 | 12 | $319.50 | $319.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 387 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 442 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 615 | 4 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 800 | 800 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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- 13579 S Dixie Hwy, Upton, KY 42784
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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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