Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Report date May 19, 2026 · Published by USDA May 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Philadelphia Stockyard -Philadelphia, MS (AMS_2116)
May 19Sale shown
296Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Steers sold 5.00 - 15.00 cheaper. Heifers sold 3.00 - 20.00 higher. Slaughter cattle sold steady to 6.00 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 | 200–250 | 229 | 4 | $625.00–640.00 | $633.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $455.00–470.00 | $462.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 243 | 2 | $545.00–585.00 | $564.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $500.00–595.00 | $546.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $525.00–540.00 | $532.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $425.00–470.00 | $448.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 524 | 7 | $405.00–440.00 | $426.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 5 | $380.00–400.00 | $389.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 4 | $490.00–495.00 | $492.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $465.00–480.00 | $474.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 865 | 2 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $505.00–515.00 | $510.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 7 | $380.00–455.00 | $429.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $370.00–415.00 | $392.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $350.00–410.00 | $378.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 3 | $480.00–495.00 | $485.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 503 | 3 | $445.00–460.00 | $451.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 5 | $415.00–425.00 | $420.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 792 | 26 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 959 | 5 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,014 | 50 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $445.00–475.00 | $459.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 4 | $420.00–435.00 | $423.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $395.00–420.00 | $408.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,085–1,765 | 1,415 | 3 | $2,700–3,500 | $3,213.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,245–1,490 | 1,378 | 3 | $178.00–186.00 | $182.52 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 985–1,030 | 1,008 | 2 | $163.00–167.00 | $165.04 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,150–1,265 | 1,221 | 5 | $176.00–185.00 | $182.17 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,955 | 1,955 | 2 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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 | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,540 | 1,540 | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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