Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Report date May 13, 2026 · Published by USDA May 13, 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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Slaughter Cattle 11.00 To 19.00 Higher Feeder Cattle 5.00 To 15.00 Higher Demand Very Good Activity Active Offerings Heavy Quality Attractive
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 190 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 276 | 4 | $445.00–450.00 | $448.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 3 | $445.00–465.00 | $453.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 8 | $475.00–495.00 | $482.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 21 | $455.00–485.00 | $463.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 48 | $437.00–460.00 | $442.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 24 | $345.00–467.00 | $436.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 721 | 4 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 3 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 6 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 905 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 5 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 8 | $439.00–447.00 | $443.01 |
| Medium · 1 | 150–200 | 165 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 200–250 | 213 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.53 |
| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 7 | $425.00–450.00 | $445.73 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 494 | 4 | $420.00–425.00 | $421.24 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 14 | $392.00–420.00 | $411.60 |
| Medium · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 900–950 | 905 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 300–350 | 313 | 3 | $400.00–425.00 | $414.92 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $300.00–350.00 | $324.70 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 4 | $375.00–385.00 | $381.14 |
| Medium · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 2 | $600.00–605.00 | $602.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 268 | 2 | $605.00–625.00 | $614.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $630.00–645.00 | $637.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 11 | $545.00–575.00 | $559.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 7 | $489.00–527.00 | $520.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 10 | $462.00–497.00 | $482.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 6 | $480.00–489.00 | $484.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 592 | 3 | $410.00–427.00 | $420.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 5 | $406.00–429.00 | $419.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 975 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 7 | $472.00–475.00 | $474.14 |
| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $505.00–550.00 | $527.70 |
| Medium · 1 | 300–350 | 332 | 6 | $545.00–582.00 | $560.74 |
| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 386 | 5 | $510.00–525.00 | $518.18 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 10 | $410.00–457.00 | $446.88 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 8 | $447.00–465.00 | $449.84 |
| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 150–200 | 185 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.44 |
| Medium · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 436 | 14 | $441.00–467.00 | $448.49 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $400.00–445.00 | $422.93 |
| Medium · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 260 | 3 | $640.00–680.00 | $654.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 431 | 8 | $518.00–530.00 | $519.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 488 | 34 | $465.00–470.00 | $469.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 6 | $499.00 | $499.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 742 | 5 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 942 | 2 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 1 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 6 | $438.00–445.00 | $439.11 |
| Medium · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $397.00 | $397.00 |
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) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 920 | 920 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 850 | 850 | 1 | $1,075 | $1,075 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,070–1,160 | 1,115 | 2 | $190.00–209.00 | $199.88 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,360–1,750 | 1,555 | 2 | $219.00–233.00 | $226.88 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 905–1,265 | 1,092 | 11 | $163.00–179.00 | $171.79 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,005 | 1,005 | 2 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,070–1,075 | 1,073 | 2 | $135.00–154.00 | $144.52 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,345–1,460 | 1,403 | 2 | $161.00–169.00 | $164.84 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,295–1,615 | 1,416 | 4 | $178.00–186.00 | $182.75 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 670–705 | 688 | 2 | $122.00–127.00 | $124.56 |
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