Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 4, 2026
Report date May 4, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 3:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattlemens Livestock - West Point, MS (AMS_2125)
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Mon, Nov 9Next sale
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Compared to last week: feeder steers sold steady to 9.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 9.00 to 13.00 higher. Feeder bulls sold mixed. Slaughter cows sold steady, Slaughter bulls sold steady to 10,00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 100–150 | 125 | 1 | $695.00 | $695.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 2 | $645.00–655.00 | $649.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $590.00–630.00 | $609.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 9 | $540.00–570.00 | $550.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 366 | 9 | $500.00–535.00 | $517.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 11 | $490.00–525.00 | $505.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 9 | $485.00–515.00 | $496.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 9 | $450.00–485.00 | $474.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 3 | $445.00–475.00 | $456.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $300.00–340.00 | $319.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,020 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 9 | $465.00–530.00 | $510.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 4 | $450.00–500.00 | $471.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 436 | 4 | $450.00–490.00 | $465.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 7 | $370.00–480.00 | $447.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 6 | $365.00–480.00 | $426.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 8 | $300.00–435.00 | $376.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $340.08 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 210 | 2 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 324 | 8 | $520.00–555.00 | $537.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 8 | $500.00–530.00 | $521.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 6 | $500.00–520.00 | $510.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 15 | $460.00–495.00 | $474.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 12 | $430.00–460.00 | $447.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 6 | $420.00–450.00 | $433.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 7 | $375.00–410.00 | $384.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 664 | 4 | $335.00–365.00 | $349.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 721 | 7 | $325.00–345.00 | $333.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 3 | $300.00–330.00 | $313.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 416 | 19 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 2 | $495.00–500.00 | $497.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 5 | $400.00–510.00 | $452.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 11 | $400.00–510.00 | $448.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 15 | $380.00–485.00 | $454.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 10 | $360.00–455.00 | $427.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 519 | 5 | $325.00–415.00 | $387.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 10 | $345.00–410.00 | $372.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $300.00–330.00 | $314.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 11 | $530.00–565.00 | $549.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 9 | $500.00–535.00 | $523.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 5 | $515.00–555.00 | $527.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 8 | $485.00–505.00 | $496.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 9 | $490.00–515.00 | $504.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 7 | $435.00–475.00 | $451.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 634 | 4 | $390.00–415.00 | $404.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 653 | 2 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 727 | 3 | $335.00–367.00 | $350.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 2 | $325.00–347.00 | $335.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,005 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,100 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,950–2,000 | 1,960 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 13 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 474 | 28 | $450.00–515.00 | $498.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 10 | $457.00 | $457.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 638 | 14 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $500.00–550.00 | $526.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 4 | $500.00–540.00 | $524.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 4 | $470.00–510.00 | $489.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 6 | $495.00–510.00 | $502.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $465.00–490.00 | $477.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 10 | $400.00–495.00 | $455.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 8 | $370.00–425.00 | $403.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 845–1,330 | 1,071 | 20 | $168.00–178.00 | $171.33 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,115–1,565 | 1,325 | 7 | $181.00–189.00 | $184.45 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,000–1,370 | 1,155 | 13 | $155.00–167.00 | $162.25 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,710 | 1,710 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 675–1,120 | 912 | 8 | $139.00–147.00 | $143.77 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 940–1,110 | 1,003 | 3 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 675–855 | 765 | 2 | $132.00–134.00 | $133.12 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,530–1,975 | 1,718 | 5 | $198.00–212.00 | $203.69 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,610–1,875 | 1,743 | 2 | $226.00–238.00 | $231.54 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,270–1,764 | 1,479 | 4 | $190.00–195.00 | $191.28 |
| YG 2-3 · Low dressing | 1,315 | 1,315 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 925 | 925 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 825–1,225 | 1,058 | 6 | $2,000–2,500 | $2,195.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 945–1,415 | 1,112 | 13 | $2,000–2,800 | $2,412.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 830–1,255 | 1,000 | 5 | $2,000–2,900 | $2,402.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 815–1,320 | 999 | 6 | $2,000–2,850 | $2,462.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 880–1,355 | 1,093 | 14 | $2,000–3,000 | $2,597.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 915–1,460 | 1,161 | 4 | $2,200–3,500 | $3,054.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,085–1,130 | 1,108 | 2 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 930–980 | 960 | 3 | $2,650–2,750 | $2,700.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 795–900 | 848 | 2 | $2,000–2,450 | $2,211.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 775–810 | 793 | 2 | $2,000–3,000 | $2,511.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 910–1,035 | 973 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 780 | 780 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 885–940 | 913 | 2 | $2,000–2,300 | $2,154.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 825–990 | 923 | 3 | $2,000–2,200 | $2,071.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 815–1,005 | 910 | 2 | $1,800–2,650 | $2,269.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 910 | 910 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 765 | 765 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 620 | 620 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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 | 895–1,125 | 1,010 | 2 | $3,500–3,550 | $3,522.15 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 745 | 745 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,010–1,285 | 1,148 | 2 | $165.00–275.00 | $213.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 745–810 | 778 | 2 | $1,700–1,850 | $1,778.14 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 690 | 690 | 1 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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