Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Report date Apr 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Philadelphia Stockyard -Philadelphia, MS (AMS_2116)
Apr 28Sale shown
160Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder bulls and steers sold 5.00 - 15.00 lower. Heifers sold 5.00 - 20.00 higher. Slaughter cattle 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 | 1,255–1,440 | 1,348 | 2 | $161.00–166.00 | $163.33 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 945–1,030 | 978 | 6 | $153.00–163.00 | $157.80 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 840–1,095 | 968 | 2 | $136.00–143.00 | $139.96 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,740 | 1,740 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 790–1,030 | 910 | 2 | $1,700–2,100 | $1,926.37 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,300–1,435 | 1,368 | 2 | $3,400–3,700 | $3,557.40 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,465–1,690 | 1,578 | 2 | $4,700–4,900 | $4,807.13 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $475.00–490.00 | $482.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $450.00–495.00 | $472.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 359 | 5 | $450.00–530.00 | $502.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 3 | $345.00–370.00 | $355.49 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 3 | $420.00–435.00 | $426.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $342.50–350.00 | $346.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $352.20 | $352.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 925 | 1 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 2 | $322.50–327.50 | $324.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 843 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.49 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $495.00–500.00 | $498.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $485.00–490.00 | $487.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $365.00–375.00 | $369.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 293 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 5 | $420.00–485.00 | $453.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 4 | $425.00–470.00 | $442.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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