Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, April 27, 2026
Report date Apr 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 27, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, WNC Regional Livestock Center - Canton, NC (AMS_2090)
Apr 27Sale shown
207Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Slaughter Cattle 9.00 To 11.00 Lower Feeder Cattle 6.00 To 9.00 Lower Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Moderate Quality Average Head Calves 700.00 To1300.00
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 314 | 4 | $440.00–460.00 | $449.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 5 | $455.00–500.00 | $466.84 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 5 | $380.00–430.00 | $405.79 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 4 | $427.50 | $427.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 501 | 4 | $355.00–407.50 | $384.96 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 17 | $350.00–385.00 | $373.76 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 3 | $350.00–360.00 | $356.67 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $339.81 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 940 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 955 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.44 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $355.00–377.50 | $365.89 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 5 | $300.00–345.00 | $321.82 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 3 | $525.00–590.00 | $552.92 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $515.00–550.00 | $532.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $395.00–450.00 | $404.27 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 6 | $450.00–480.00 | $464.69 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 581 | 5 | $402.50–417.50 | $408.64 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 2 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 262 | 3 | $525.00–560.00 | $542.77 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 359 | 4 | $500.00–580.00 | $523.78 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 6 | $400.00–490.00 | $458.43 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 6 | $395.00–450.00 | $415.24 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.69 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 4 | $390.00–407.50 | $403.13 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 7 | $350.00–375.00 | $371.47 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 2 | $292.50–310.00 | $301.45 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 960 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,260–1,455 | 1,358 | 2 | $2,150–2,600 | $2,391.16 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 735–875 | 796 | 4 | $1,100–2,125 | $1,613.03 |
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Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 965 | 965 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 950–1,165 | 1,058 | 2 | $3,050–4,275 | $3,724.76 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,115–1,430 | 1,273 | 2 | $4,000–4,150 | $4,084.28 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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| Medium · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 865 | 865 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,000–2,195 | 1,800 | 6 | $176.00–192.00 | $185.94 |
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| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,660–2,085 | 1,815 | 7 | $199.00–217.00 | $209.92 |
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| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 965–1,200 | 1,108 | 6 | $139.00–152.00 | $146.18 |
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| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 980–1,025 | 1,002 | 3 | $157.00–169.00 | $162.09 |
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| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 905–1,370 | 1,074 | 4 | $127.50–134.00 | $131.48 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,300–1,615 | 1,428 | 3 | $151.00–160.00 | $156.75 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,315–1,420 | 1,364 | 4 | $165.00–179.00 | $171.62 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 100 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Breeds per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 10–20 | 13 | 3 | $65.00–90.00 | $80.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 23 | 2 | $85.00–95.00 | $90.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 33 | 3 | $100.00–125.00 | $108.33 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 3 | $100.00–110.00 | $105.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 1 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Bucks/Billies per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 140 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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