Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 4, 2026
Report date May 4, 2026 · Published by USDA May 7, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, WNC Regional Livestock Center - Canton, NC (AMS_2090)
May 4Sale shown
224Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Slaughter Cattle 5.00 To 11.00 Higher Feeder Cattle 6.00 To 13.00 Higher Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Heavy Quality Average To Attractive Head Cattle 750.00 To1400.00 Baby Calves 325.00 To 375.00 4 Hogs
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $487.50–510.00 | $498.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $495.00–515.00 | $504.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 10 | $465.00–487.50 | $478.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 5 | $420.00–445.00 | $427.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 19 | $395.00–452.00 | $438.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 4 | $365.00–390.00 | $383.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 3 | $350.00–390.00 | $368.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 758 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 441 | 5 | $367.50–380.00 | $369.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 4 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 4 | $285.00–330.00 | $311.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,000 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $515.00–545.00 | $530.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 9 | $440.00–507.50 | $492.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 10 | $477.50 | $477.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 561 | 9 | $424.00–455.00 | $432.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $300.00–375.00 | $337.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 798 | 6 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $365.00–400.00 | $382.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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) | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 999–1,075 | 1,037 | 2 | $1,800–2,400 | $2,110.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 700 | 700 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 655 | 655 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $530.00–550.00 | $539.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $462.50–480.00 | $471.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 5 | $345.00–460.00 | $428.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 576 | 4 | $397.50–405.00 | $399.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 800–850 | 825 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1 | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,155 | 1,155 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,125–1,600 | 1,363 | 2 | $3,500–3,875 | $3,720.18 |
| Medium · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 890 | 890 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 770 | 770 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 785 | 785 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 940–1,385 | 1,113 | 12 | $150.00–165.00 | $157.57 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 985–1,340 | 1,162 | 9 | $166.00–186.00 | $173.31 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 960–1,280 | 1,098 | 4 | $130.00–145.00 | $136.73 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,340–1,785 | 1,464 | 6 | $153.00–166.00 | $160.27 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,160–1,565 | 1,338 | 5 | $168.00–184.00 | $172.92 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressingValue Added | 1,235–1,585 | 1,410 | 2 | $198.00–202.50 | $199.97 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 760–880 | 820 | 2 | $150.00–157.50 | $153.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 805 | 805 | 1 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,335–2,535 | 1,935 | 2 | $177.00–189.00 | $184.86 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,070–2,160 | 1,781 | 7 | $197.00–220.00 | $205.60 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 180 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 200–250 | 200 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 4 | $30.00–75.00 | $58.75 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3Full | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
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