Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Report date Apr 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 29, 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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No Reporter Last Week Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Moderate Quality Average To Attractive
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 190 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $450.00–475.00 | $466.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $475.00–487.00 | $480.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 3 | $475.00–477.00 | $476.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 7 | $400.00–430.00 | $412.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 4 | $382.00–390.00 | $384.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 4 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 746 | 6 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 263 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $415.00–435.00 | $425.08 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 5 | $445.00–457.00 | $451.40 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 6 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium · 2Full | 500–550 | 503 | 2 | $285.00–335.00 | $309.88 |
| Small and Medium · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Small and Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $529.00 | $529.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 8 | $500.00–532.00 | $525.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 566 | 7 | $440.00–459.00 | $448.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 7 | $440.00–450.00 | $442.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 3 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 600–650 | 634 | 7 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $429.00 | $429.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $437.00–450.00 | $445.67 |
| Medium · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Small and Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 258 | 2 | $570.00–600.00 | $585.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $540.00–550.00 | $544.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 3 | $505.00–540.00 | $527.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 3 | $465.00–482.00 | $471.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 3 | $442.00–447.00 | $445.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 7 | $436.00–442.00 | $436.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 4 | $372.00–379.00 | $377.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 5 | $420.00–447.00 | $432.92 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $387.00–400.00 | $393.42 |
| Medium · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $382.00 | $382.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 960–1,380 | 1,186 | 9 | $143.00–169.00 | $155.93 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 950–1,145 | 1,038 | 4 | $174.00–215.00 | $192.57 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,020–1,205 | 1,098 | 3 | $127.00–136.00 | $132.09 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 990–1,110 | 1,050 | 2 | $75.00–85.00 | $79.71 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,600–1,685 | 1,643 | 2 | $160.00–162.00 | $160.97 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,330–1,435 | 1,386 | 4 | $165.00–175.00 | $169.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 770–845 | 808 | 2 | $185.00–197.00 | $191.28 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 795 | 795 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,215–1,530 | 1,373 | 2 | $185.00–198.00 | $190.75 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,580–1,730 | 1,655 | 2 | $200.00–217.00 | $208.89 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
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