Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 6, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 6:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Philadelphia Stockyard -Philadelphia, MS (AMS_2116)
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302Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Steers sold steady to 15.00 higher. Heifers sold steady to 10.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold steady to 5.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,530 | 1,530 | 1 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 885–1,310 | 1,089 | 6 | $110.00–130.00 | $122.36 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 945 | 945 | 1 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 675–985 | 830 | 2 | $85.00–89.00 | $87.37 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $495.00–515.00 | $503.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 357 | 3 | $475.00–485.00 | $478.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 6 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 5 | $320.00–335.00 | $323.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 272 | 3 | $480.00–500.00 | $491.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 329 | 6 | $440.00–490.00 | $467.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 10 | $420.00–465.00 | $450.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $390.00–435.00 | $414.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $385.00–395.00 | $388.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 5 | $345.00–370.00 | $357.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 262 | 3 | $470.00–485.00 | $476.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $425.00–440.00 | $435.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 3 | $400.00–415.00 | $410.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 4 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 4 | $385.00–400.00 | $391.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $360.00–362.50 | $361.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 277 | 3 | $395.00–450.00 | $414.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $350.00–367.50 | $358.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 9 | $300.00–375.00 | $345.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $322.50–335.00 | $327.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $443.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $457.50–465.00 | $461.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 4 | $370.00–385.00 | $374.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 2 | $350.00–357.50 | $353.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $389.00 | $389.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 653 | 4 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 706 | 18 | $334.50 | $334.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 812 | 8 | $303.00 | $303.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $350.00–405.00 | $371.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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 | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,075–1,500 | 1,259 | 6 | $1,900–2,500 | $2,061.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,070–1,170 | 1,132 | 3 | $2,000–2,550 | $2,274.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,110–1,615 | 1,363 | 2 | $2,400–2,600 | $2,518.53 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 935 | 935 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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