Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Report date Aug 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
Aug 5Sale shown
86Head sold
Slaughter Cattle 6..00 To 8.00 Lower Feeder Cattle 8.00 To 18.00 Higher Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Light Quality Average To Attractive
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,370–1,960 | 1,665 | 2 | $200.00–208.00 | $204.71 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 930–1,440 | 1,149 | 8 | $140.00–165.00 | $153.01 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 925–1,030 | 968 | 3 | $125.00–133.00 | $128.82 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,485–1,550 | 1,518 | 2 | $166.00–167.00 | $166.51 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,200–1,355 | 1,278 | 2 | $174.00–175.00 | $174.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 785 | 785 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $490.00–505.00 | $494.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $469.00 | $469.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $427.00–442.00 | $434.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 8 | $370.00–385.00 | $373.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 582 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 609 | 4 | $320.00–332.00 | $326.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 4 | $425.00–442.00 | $430.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 388 | 3 | $465.00–479.00 | $469.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $427.00 | $427.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 5 | $402.00–412.00 | $407.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $335.00–345.00 | $339.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $497.00 | $497.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $462.00 | $462.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $1,925 | $1,925 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,015 | 1,015 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 890 | 890 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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