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Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Report date May 12, 2026 · Published by USDA May 12, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
May 12Sale shown
1,116Head sold
Tue, Oct 13Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, feeder steers sold 5.00 higher with feeder heifers and bulls unevenly steady. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher.
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 | 250 | 2 | $550.00–570.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 329 | 6 | $500.00–520.00 | $508.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 25 | $480.00–520.00 | $499.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 39 | $450.00–485.00 | $471.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 56 | $420.00–472.50 | $451.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 31 | $405.00–430.00 | $421.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 26 | $385.00–425.00 | $404.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 21 | $370.00–400.00 | $385.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 9 | $330.00–355.00 | $338.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 727 | 5 | $327.50–332.50 | $330.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 766 | 6 | $325.00–335.00 | $332.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 439 | 4 | $430.00–440.00 | $437.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 488 | 3 | $410.00–415.00 | $411.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 445 | 10 | $490.00–520.00 | $494.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 526 | 6 | $432.50–440.00 | $435.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 605 | 49 | $405.00–410.00 | $409.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 730 | 11 | $338.00–350.00 | $339.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 768 | 5 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 839 | 11 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $470.00–480.00 | $473.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 4 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 562 | 3 | $370.00–371.00 | $370.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 9 | $540.00–570.00 | $560.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 417 | 21 | $515.00–575.00 | $564.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 486 | 41 | $500.00–530.00 | $510.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 4 | $510.00–525.00 | $516.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 13 | $460.00–490.00 | $476.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 15 | $415.00–460.00 | $450.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 8 | $360.00–365.00 | $363.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 410 | 8 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 480 | 11 | $540.00–560.00 | $544.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 507 | 10 | $519.00–545.00 | $523.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 559 | 5 | $500.00–515.00 | $502.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 613 | 21 | $465.00–480.00 | $468.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 680 | 14 | $410.00–432.50 | $422.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 702 | 6 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 775 | 21 | $377.00–380.00 | $377.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 805 | 8 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $510.00–520.00 | $515.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 600–650 | 645 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 900–950 | 947 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 4 | 750–800 | 788 | 5 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 208 | 2 | $640.00–650.00 | $645.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 266 | 4 | $560.00–595.00 | $578.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 8 | $550.00–630.00 | $597.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 17 | $520.00–590.00 | $560.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 18 | $520.00–570.00 | $545.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 25 | $500.00–550.00 | $511.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 23 | $470.00–510.00 | $488.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 576 | 15 | $420.00–470.00 | $444.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 3 | $410.00–440.00 | $429.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 653 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $355.00–357.50 | $356.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 2 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 541 | 5 | $435.00–440.00 | $435.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 584 | 4 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 646 | 3 | $380.00–394.00 | $384.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $520.00–530.00 | $525.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $495.00–500.00 | $497.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $440.00–455.00 | $446.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 636 | 4 | $360.00–385.00 | $378.66 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 995–1,455 | 1,207 | 26 | $174.00–189.00 | $182.42 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,115–1,305 | 1,209 | 6 | $192.00–208.00 | $197.81 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,260–1,655 | 1,421 | 10 | $170.00–186.50 | $181.05 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 865–1,275 | 1,023 | 10 | $161.00–176.00 | $168.92 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,125–1,195 | 1,160 | 2 | $155.00–158.00 | $156.55 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,455–1,930 | 1,778 | 5 | $211.00–219.00 | $216.99 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,650–2,245 | 1,957 | 5 | $225.00–251.00 | $232.63 |
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) | 1,455 | 1,455 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,235–1,505 | 1,370 | 2 | $2,200–2,525 | $2,378.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,380–1,510 | 1,445 | 2 | $2,575–2,900 | $2,744.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,075–1,470 | 1,245 | 6 | $2,750–3,175 | $2,914.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,260–1,470 | 1,365 | 2 | $2,900–3,300 | $3,115.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,060–1,245 | 1,175 | 3 | $2,875–3,725 | $3,339.61 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 781 | 781 | 4 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 781 | 781 | 2 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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 | 3 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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