Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Report date Sep 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:40 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, East Tennessee Livestock Center - Sweetwater, TN (AMS_2067)
Sep 30Sale shown
137Head sold
Wed, Oct 7Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cows sold 4.00 to 5.00 lower with no comparisons available for slaughter bulls or feeder classes due to limited comparable receipts.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 2,160 | 2,160 | 1 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 925–1,410 | 1,186 | 10 | $134.00–154.00 | $143.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 930–1,410 | 1,189 | 4 | $157.00–160.00 | $158.56 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,780 | 1,380 | 11 | $134.00–153.00 | $142.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,445–1,830 | 1,638 | 2 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 820–1,110 | 980 | 4 | $120.00–129.00 | $125.47 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 308 | 4 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $345.00–360.00 | $355.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 507 | 3 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $327.50–343.00 | $337.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $308.00–310.00 | $308.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 4 | $299.00–310.00 | $302.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 792 | 3 | $291.00 | $291.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $410.00–440.00 | $424.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $385.00–390.00 | $388.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $360.00–415.00 | $386.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $350.00–357.50 | $353.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 3 | $325.00–342.50 | $334.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 735 | 3 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $370.00–410.00 | $390.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $339.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $317.50–325.00 | $321.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 582 | 4 | $317.50–329.00 | $324.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 802 | 3 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 893 | 2 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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 | $1,950 | $1,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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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