Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Report date Apr 15, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 16, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
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270Head sold
Slaughter Cattle 1.00 To 3.00 Higher Feeder Cattle 10.00 To 18.00 Higher Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Heavy Quality Attractive Baby Calves 600.00 Head Calves 600.00 To 990.00
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $500.00–567.00 | $532.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $467.00–479.00 | $472.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 14 | $450.00–480.00 | $467.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 21 | $465.00–492.00 | $472.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 24 | $410.00–455.00 | $441.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 21 | $397.00–419.00 | $417.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $379.00 | $379.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 873 | 2 | $250.00–265.00 | $257.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 507 | 2 | $497.00 | $497.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 5 | $450.00–480.00 | $463.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 412 | 5 | $425.00–447.00 | $441.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 6 | $408.00–429.00 | $424.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 3 | $340.00–360.00 | $348.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 5 | $342.00–375.00 | $362.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 3 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 4 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 442 | 8 | $536.00–544.00 | $540.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 4 | $500.00–530.00 | $507.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 32 | $490.00–514.00 | $500.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 5 | $477.00–485.00 | $478.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 607 | 3 | $432.00–442.00 | $438.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 5 | $434.00 | $434.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 308 | 2 | $545.00–572.00 | $558.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $475.00–515.00 | $497.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 9 | $490.00–525.00 | $506.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 488 | 7 | $489.00–510.00 | $498.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 3 | $475.00–516.00 | $491.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $414.00 | $414.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $447.00–479.00 | $463.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $477.00 | $477.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $435.00–459.00 | $447.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 990 | 990 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 930–1,345 | 1,119 | 11 | $154.00–174.00 | $164.93 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,025–1,245 | 1,123 | 3 | $179.00–187.00 | $181.61 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 985 | 985 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,280–1,290 | 1,285 | 2 | $154.00–159.00 | $156.49 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 855 | 855 | 1 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,265–1,855 | 1,560 | 2 | $160.00–170.00 | $165.95 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,450–1,945 | 1,750 | 3 | $200.00–218.00 | $212.29 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Large · 3Full | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Beef/Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
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