Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Report date Apr 1, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 2, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
Apr 1Sale shown
152Head sold
Slaughter Cattle 4.00 To 9.00 Higher Feeder Cattle 4.00 To 7.00 Higher Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Moderate Quality Attractive
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,515–1,865 | 1,690 | 2 | $189.00–190.00 | $189.45 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,700–1,805 | 1,770 | 3 | $212.00–223.00 | $216.06 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 950–1,320 | 1,135 | 5 | $143.00–160.00 | $153.46 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,185–1,215 | 1,200 | 3 | $167.00–174.00 | $170.36 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,010–1,150 | 1,080 | 2 | $133.00–137.00 | $134.87 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,320–1,540 | 1,462 | 5 | $151.00–169.00 | $163.87 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,275–1,605 | 1,413 | 6 | $171.00–186.00 | $175.71 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 860 | 860 | 1 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1 | $2,875 | $2,875 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $510.00–530.00 | $519.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 7 | $495.00–530.00 | $515.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 5 | $487.00–560.00 | $516.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 4 | $459.00–469.00 | $466.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 501 | 4 | $489.00–510.00 | $496.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 3 | $420.00–450.00 | $429.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $432.00 | $432.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $265.00–300.00 | $282.38 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 358 | 4 | $445.00–490.00 | $471.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 11 | $449.00–469.00 | $461.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 487 | 7 | $470.00–492.00 | $488.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 11 | $370.00–408.00 | $391.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 594 | 3 | $350.00–392.00 | $377.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 727 | 3 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 2 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $370.00–420.00 | $395.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 10 | $400.00–449.00 | $443.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $359.00 | $359.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $555.00–565.00 | $559.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $502.00 | $502.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $469.00–500.00 | $481.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 559 | 5 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 4 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $369.00 | $369.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
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