Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Report date Oct 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 21, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 10:01 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market - Upton, KY (AMS_2211)
Oct 20Sale shown
920Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher. 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 | 1,010–1,658 | 1,395 | 53 | $120.00–139.00 | $131.50 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,100–1,390 | 1,263 | 3 | $107.00–113.00 | $109.54 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,375–1,700 | 1,558 | 3 | $122.00–130.00 | $124.70 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 955–1,149 | 1,058 | 10 | $90.00–120.00 | $103.43 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 800–850 | 830 | 3 | $50.00–80.00 | $63.05 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,235–2,640 | 1,684 | 18 | $170.00–185.00 | $178.01 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,500–1,725 | 1,613 | 2 | $189.00–191.00 | $190.07 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,100–1,495 | 1,265 | 3 | $150.00–165.00 | $160.26 |
Slaughter Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,196 | 1,196 | 5 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 364 | 4 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 423 | 24 | $423.00–450.00 | $427.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 7 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 524 | 25 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 57 | $336.00–347.00 | $341.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 644 | 20 | $335.50 | $335.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 652 | 3 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 734 | 6 | $298.00 | $298.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 519 | 7 | $317.50–319.00 | $318.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 628 | 9 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 850–900 | 851 | 12 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 950–1,000 | 958 | 2 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2-3 | 950–1,000 | 983 | 3 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 369 | 7 | $396.00 | $396.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 422 | 11 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 20 | $375.50 | $375.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 526 | 26 | $351.00–355.00 | $352.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 639 | 26 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 689 | 11 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 300 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 522 | 7 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 498 | 2 | $303.00 | $303.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 524 | 7 | $300.00–336.00 | $325.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 730 | 15 | $300.00–303.00 | $301.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 777 | 58 | $300.00–305.00 | $304.83 |
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) | 1,200–1,350 | 1,250 | 3 | $1,750–2,200 | $2,048 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,265–1,600 | 1,420 | 4 | $2,400–2,650 | $2,482.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,120–1,300 | 1,213 | 8 | $1,825–2,825 | $2,468.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200–1,325 | 1,278 | 7 | $2,500–3,125 | $2,933.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · All Stages (1-9 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 4 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $3,225 | $3,225 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,575 | $2,575 |
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 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,100–1,275 | 1,213 | 3 | $2,400–3,700 | $3,168.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,050–1,150 | 1,100 | 2 | $2,900–3,450 | $3,187.50 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 424 | 7 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 472 | 4 | $404.00 | $404.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 527 | 13 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 572 | 13 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 626 | 29 | $368.00–374.00 | $370.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 500 | 3 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 592 | 10 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 600 | 5 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 712 | 28 | $354.00 | $354.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 672 | 16 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 752 | 10 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 838 | 11 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 879 | 70 | $309.50–316.50 | $315.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,105 | 2 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
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) | 700 | 700 | 6 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
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 | 900–1,300 | 1,037 | 6 | $169.00–230.00 | $197.55 |
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About Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market
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