Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Report date May 20, 2026 · Published by USDA May 20, 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 Mostly Steady Feeder Cattle 5.00 To 12.00 Higher Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Moderate Quality Average To Attractive Head Calves 450.00 To 775.00
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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 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 12 | $480.00–500.00 | $493.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $499.00–510.00 | $504.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 7 | $460.00–465.00 | $461.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 7 | $455.00–470.00 | $467.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 3 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 656 | 6 | $359.00–367.00 | $364.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 759 | 8 | $300.00–325.00 | $313.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 150–200 | 183 | 2 | $400.00–425.00 | $412.67 |
| Medium · 1 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 300–350 | 303 | 2 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.48 |
| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 9 | $452.00–465.00 | $455.44 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 442 | 3 | $425.00–440.00 | $430.04 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 7 | $430.00–442.00 | $433.39 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $369.00–385.00 | $379.10 |
| Medium · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 200–250 | 224 | 4 | $400.00–440.00 | $410.50 |
| Medium · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $355.00–369.00 | $362.25 |
| Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 3 | $329.00–350.00 | $342.87 |
| Medium · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 6 | $372.00–388.00 | $380.07 |
| Medium · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 900–950 | 905 | 1 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Small and Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Small and Medium · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $535.00–540.00 | $537.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 5 | $485.00–489.00 | $485.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 11 | $447.00–459.00 | $452.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 671 | 10 | $410.00–427.00 | $419.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 960 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 487 | 6 | $450.00–460.00 | $451.61 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 3 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $402.00 | $402.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Small and Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 165 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 233 | 2 | $605.00–630.00 | $617.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 4 | $535.00–545.00 | $538.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 2 | $475.00–500.00 | $487.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 8 | $460.00–480.00 | $468.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 14 | $422.00–435.00 | $425.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 553 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 10 | $360.00–377.00 | $363.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 3 | $390.00–408.00 | $401.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 724 | 5 | $362.00–385.00 | $371.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 935 | 1 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $470.00–472.00 | $471.31 |
| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 448 | 6 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 7 | $400.00–418.00 | $414.36 |
| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 3 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 5 | $410.00–450.00 | $435.35 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 487 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $305.00–315.00 | $309.91 |
| Small and Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Small and Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Small and Medium · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 930–1,115 | 1,046 | 10 | $149.00–168.00 | $161.96 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 920–1,200 | 1,099 | 5 | $169.00–179.00 | $174.26 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 925–935 | 930 | 2 | $108.00–115.00 | $111.52 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,315–1,800 | 1,558 | 2 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 815 | 815 | 1 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,475–1,935 | 1,705 | 2 | $190.00–200.00 | $195.67 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,575–1,905 | 1,715 | 5 | $210.00–221.00 | $214.78 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,030–1,445 | 1,238 | 2 | $180.00–183.00 | $181.25 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $2,675 | $2,675 |
| Medium · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 895 | 895 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Beef/Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 2 | 650–700 | 688 | 2 | $235.00–292.00 | $263.60 |
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) | 1,185–1,360 | 1,273 | 3 | $2,000–2,325 | $2,215.84 |
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About Wilkes Livestock Exchange
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- (336) 838-3442
- Address
- 106 Armory Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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