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Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Report date May 5, 2026 · Published by USDA May 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
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919Head sold
Tue, Oct 13Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, feeder steers sold steady to 10.00 lower, with feeder heifers 5.00 to 25.00 lower, and bulls uneven. Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 6.00 lower with slaughter bulls 3.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
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) | 2 | $4,100 | $4,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $3,100–3,400 | $3,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,100 | $3,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 | ||
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,850–3,050 | $2,950 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 3 | $660.00–700.00 | $672.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $630.00–670.00 | $655.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 6 | $590.00–650.00 | $607.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 15 | $520.00–575.00 | $548.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 10 | $520.00–570.00 | $544.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 9 | $515.00–560.00 | $535.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 7 | $450.00–500.00 | $467.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 7 | $420.00–440.00 | $426.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 15 | $405.00–440.00 | $418.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 714 | 5 | $345.00–382.50 | $361.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 5 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 3 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 868 | 3 | $285.00–295.00 | $288.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 437 | 5 | $480.00–500.00 | $486.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $740.00 | $740.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 637 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Small · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 218 | 4 | $580.00–600.00 | $592.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 278 | 8 | $540.00–580.00 | $547.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 341 | 26 | $500.00–540.00 | $524.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 386 | 19 | $470.00–520.00 | $498.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 26 | $450.00–490.00 | $470.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 30 | $430.00–480.00 | $448.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 11 | $400.00–427.50 | $417.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 581 | 35 | $385.00–415.00 | $393.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 34 | $370.00–405.00 | $384.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 771 | 5 | $320.00–335.00 | $327.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 4 | $320.00–341.00 | $329.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 433 | 3 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 515 | 9 | $430.00–445.00 | $437.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 697 | 7 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $470.00–480.00 | $474.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 250–300 | 292 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows 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) | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,060–1,340 | 1,200 | 2 | $2,350–2,700 | $2,545.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,155–1,370 | 1,241 | 4 | $2,625–2,950 | $2,793.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,045–1,490 | 1,268 | 2 | $2,900–3,350 | $3,164.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 895–935 | 911 | 5 | $2,650–2,800 | $2,711.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,015–1,110 | 1,063 | 2 | $2,600–3,100 | $2,838.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 975–1,370 | 1,173 | 2 | $2,900–3,500 | $3,250.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,025–1,065 | 1,045 | 2 | $2,050–2,100 | $2,075.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 945 | 945 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 890–1,080 | 995 | 3 | $2,150–2,500 | $2,291.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,035–1,075 | 1,055 | 2 | $2,300–2,600 | $2,447.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 770–775 | 773 | 2 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 925 | 925 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 910 | 910 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 880–1,062 | 1,001 | 3 | $2,700–2,800 | $2,729.29 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 740 | 740 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 700–735 | 718 | 2 | $2,150–2,200 | $2,175.61 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,160–1,885 | 1,641 | 7 | $209.00–217.00 | $214.17 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingHeavy Weight | 2,250 | 2,250 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,345–2,045 | 1,847 | 9 | $221.00–228.00 | $223.91 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,405–1,705 | 1,555 | 2 | $183.00–194.00 | $187.97 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 950–1,525 | 1,216 | 35 | $167.00–191.00 | $178.07 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,170–1,350 | 1,268 | 5 | $193.00–205.00 | $198.81 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,275–1,730 | 1,499 | 9 | $169.00–182.00 | $175.26 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,290–1,335 | 1,313 | 2 | $192.00–200.00 | $195.93 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 740–1,050 | 944 | 5 | $158.00–167.50 | $163.11 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 925–1,120 | 1,007 | 3 | $147.00–149.00 | $148.35 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 3 | $660.00–700.00 | $672.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 269 | 4 | $630.00–670.00 | $649.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $650.00–660.00 | $655.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 11 | $540.00–600.00 | $556.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 19 | $510.00–570.00 | $532.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 7 | $520.00–560.00 | $536.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 35 | $490.00–515.00 | $506.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 10 | $450.00–470.00 | $455.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 624 | 10 | $415.00–455.00 | $440.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 5 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 719 | 5 | $360.00–372.50 | $362.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 450 | 4 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 600 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 710 | 3 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 833 | 13 | $340.00–345.50 | $343.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 934 | 28 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $450.00–480.00 | $463.05 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Small · 1Full | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Small · 1Full | 400–450 | 400 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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