Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Report date Sep 9, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 9, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:40 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, East Tennessee Livestock Center - Sweetwater, TN (AMS_2067)
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97Head sold
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USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,085–1,295 | 1,198 | 6 | $152.00–169.00 | $159.25 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,060–1,150 | 1,107 | 3 | $143.00–147.00 | $145.03 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,280–1,820 | 1,511 | 7 | $154.00–170.00 | $162.30 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,100–1,155 | 1,128 | 2 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 990 | 990 | 1 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 3 | $380.00–390.00 | $383.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,025 | 1 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $305.00–315.00 | $310.02 |
| Small · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Small · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 659 | 4 | $290.00–295.00 | $291.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 716 | 5 | $310.00–320.00 | $318.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,505–1,940 | 1,735 | 3 | $190.00–199.00 | $194.91 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
The barn
About East Tennessee Livestock Center
- Listed as
- East TN Livestock Center Inc.
- Sale day
- Wednesday
- Phone
- (423) 337-6186
- Address
- 2121 Hwy 11 N., Sweetwater, TN 37874
- Directions
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