Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Report date May 6, 2026 · Published by USDA May 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 6:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, United Producers, Inc. - Owenton, KY (AMS_2203)
May 6Sale shown
459Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last sale: Feeder steers under 600lbs sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher, steers over 600 sold steady to 2.00 higher. Feeders heifers sold steady to 3.00 higher, very good demand on all feeder classes. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady with good demand.
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 | 625 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 9 | $506.00–535.00 | $518.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 7 | $475.00–492.50 | $486.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 506 | 11 | $467.50–485.00 | $478.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 27 | $475.00–496.00 | $477.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 614 | 14 | $430.00–437.00 | $435.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 661 | 13 | $407.50–427.00 | $419.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 748 | 6 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 510 | 3 | $495.00–512.50 | $505.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 750 | 66 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $399.00 | $399.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 723 | 3 | $300.00–330.00 | $309.68 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 582 | 5 | $300.00–335.00 | $328.20 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Large · 2 | 750–800 | 783 | 2 | $210.00–222.50 | $216.31 |
| Large · 2 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 808 | 2 | $215.00–230.00 | $222.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 150–200 | 165 | 1 | $705.00 | $705.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 230 | 2 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $670.00 | $670.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $465.00–480.00 | $471.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 372 | 5 | $455.00–480.00 | $467.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 8 | $450.00–480.00 | $466.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 14 | $420.00–435.00 | $425.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 536 | 7 | $365.00–395.00 | $380.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 579 | 11 | $370.00–390.00 | $383.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 674 | 14 | $335.00–351.00 | $346.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 743 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 857 | 3 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 391 | 4 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 462 | 14 | $462.50–475.00 | $471.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 548 | 22 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 366 | 3 | $435.00–445.00 | $438.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $305.00–325.00 | $313.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $340.00–370.00 | $355.39 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.31 |
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.84 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 960 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 150–200 | 195 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $690.00–700.00 | $694.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $435.00–440.00 | $438.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 436 | 7 | $490.00–502.50 | $496.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 461 | 5 | $445.00–475.00 | $464.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 524 | 5 | $432.50–435.00 | $433.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 4 | $387.50–410.00 | $396.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 674 | 4 | $362.50–380.00 | $373.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $482.50 | $482.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 860–1,435 | 1,146 | 8 | $1,600–2,900 | $2,425 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 860–1,435 | 1,098 | 6 | $1,900–3,000 | $2,423.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $1,475 | $1,475 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Thin Fleshed | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 945 | 945 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 875–880 | 878 | 2 | $2,400–2,950 | $2,675.78 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,510–2,440 | 1,807 | 6 | $190.00–209.00 | $202.35 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,140–2,030 | 1,592 | 11 | $217.00–238.00 | $227.01 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,145–1,410 | 1,263 | 3 | $177.00–189.00 | $184.72 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,045–1,450 | 1,241 | 17 | $167.00–185.00 | $176.65 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,240–1,320 | 1,280 | 2 | $195.00–211.00 | $202.75 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 790–1,070 | 911 | 4 | $148.00–156.00 | $151.40 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,575–1,720 | 1,665 | 3 | $169.00–178.00 | $173.78 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,570–2,005 | 1,727 | 3 | $188.00–195.00 | $190.47 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 800–960 | 883 | 3 | $138.00–145.00 | $141.86 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 690 | 690 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 855–905 | 880 | 2 | $110.00–123.00 | $116.68 |
Slaughter Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 875 | 875 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,185–1,300 | 1,262 | 3 | $231.00–243.00 | $236.84 |
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 | 622–692 | 657 | 4 | $3,000–3,850 | $3,447.64 |
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