Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Report date Apr 7, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 8, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Philadelphia Stockyard -Philadelphia, MS (AMS_2116)
Apr 7Sale shown
195Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder calves sold 5.00 - 15.00 higher. Slaughter cattle 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 | 250–300 | 278 | 3 | $655.00–665.00 | $661.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $635.00–650.00 | $642.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 2 | $605.00–615.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $454.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 336 | 5 | $575.00–605.00 | $587.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 5 | $475.00–580.00 | $525.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 7 | $445.00–535.00 | $498.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $475.00–485.00 | $479.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 3 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $400.00–420.00 | $410.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $480.00–490.00 | $484.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $450.00–460.00 | $454.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 4 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 531 | 4 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 6 | $495.00–540.00 | $524.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 190 | 1 | $740.00 | $740.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $520.00–525.00 | $522.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 700 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 754 | 6 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 837 | 3 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,370–1,590 | 1,477 | 3 | $164.00–170.00 | $166.71 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,320–1,470 | 1,401 | 4 | $179.00–184.00 | $181.46 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 965–1,350 | 1,116 | 7 | $158.00–169.00 | $163.73 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,090–1,445 | 1,253 | 8 | $173.00–187.00 | $178.77 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,040–1,335 | 1,138 | 3 | $2,500–3,000 | $2,756.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,090–1,220 | 1,173 | 4 | $2,900–3,450 | $3,183.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,260–1,280 | 1,270 | 2 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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