Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Report date May 6, 2026 · Published by USDA May 7, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
May 6Sale shown
212Head sold
Slaughter Cattle Mostly Steady Feeder Cattle 6.00 To 12.00 Higher Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Heavy Quality Average To Attractive Head Calves 420.00 To 700.00
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 3 | $412.00–450.00 | $424.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 8 | $400.00–460.00 | $448.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 3 | $432.00–449.00 | $437.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 42 | $410.00–455.00 | $433.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 7 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 945 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,000 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 498 | 4 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 562 | 3 | $360.00–382.00 | $370.80 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $527.00 | $527.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 5 | $495.00–508.00 | $503.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 11 | $474.00–508.00 | $476.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $467.00–480.00 | $473.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 940 | 1 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $470.00–500.00 | $484.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $430.00–452.00 | $440.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 542 | 4 | $375.00–427.00 | $414.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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 | 900–940 | 920 | 2 | $1,900–1,950 | $1,924.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 945 | 945 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 760–820 | 787 | 3 | $2,475–3,600 | $2,915.47 |
| Medium · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 755–870 | 795 | 3 | $1,850–3,600 | $2,905.56 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 273 | 3 | $610.00–625.00 | $615.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 4 | $555.00–590.00 | $571.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $490.00–550.00 | $524.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 8 | $415.00–485.00 | $469.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $457.00 | $457.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 6 | $427.00–470.00 | $434.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $425.00–485.00 | $455.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $412.00–420.00 | $415.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $250.00–300.00 | $275.33 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 995–1,520 | 1,195 | 4 | $1,850–2,500 | $2,163.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $1,675 | $1,675 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 980 | 980 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,030 | 1,030 | 1 | $1,775 | $1,775 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,380 | 1,380 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Medium · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 850 | 850 | 1 | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| Medium · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 850 | 850 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,305–1,515 | 1,410 | 2 | $188.00–190.00 | $188.93 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,575 | 1,575 | 1 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,025–1,620 | 1,187 | 8 | $143.00–158.00 | $152.68 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 905–1,145 | 1,028 | 4 | $160.00–170.00 | $163.92 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 920 | 920 | 1 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 925 | 925 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,345–1,420 | 1,392 | 3 | $150.00–153.00 | $152.03 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,230–1,320 | 1,275 | 2 | $167.00–175.00 | $170.86 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 830 | 830 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 870–895 | 883 | 2 | $107.00–120.00 | $113.41 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 665–860 | 763 | 2 | $80.00–100.00 | $88.72 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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