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Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Report date May 19, 2026 · Published by USDA May 19, 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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Compared to last week, and based on a lighter test this week, feeder steers and bulls sold sharply lower with exception of feeder bulls weighing up to 400 lbs. sharply higher, and feeder heifers sold mostly steady. Lower-quality offerings and discounts for excessive flesh were noted for all feeder classes. Slaughter cows sold steady to 5.00 lower with slaughter bulls 9.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 386 | 4 | $520.00–570.00 | $537.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 7 | $520.00–580.00 | $544.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $500.00–520.00 | $512.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 5 | $495.00–505.00 | $502.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 592 | 9 | $431.00–460.00 | $438.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 8 | $420.00–440.00 | $426.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 975 | 2 | $313.00 | $313.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 472 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 545 | 5 | $450.00–472.50 | $459.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 355 | 3 | $600.00–620.00 | $606.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 475 | 5 | $525.00–545.00 | $528.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $517.50 | $517.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 666 | 4 | $420.00–422.50 | $421.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 281 | 4 | $530.00–560.00 | $549.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 9 | $485.00–540.00 | $516.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 7 | $490.00–515.00 | $499.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 19 | $450.00–495.00 | $464.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 28 | $420.00–465.00 | $438.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 10 | $419.00–430.00 | $424.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 19 | $385.00–425.00 | $412.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 643 | 3 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 6 | $325.00–345.00 | $334.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 474 | 13 | $470.00–500.00 | $484.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 507 | 4 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 606 | 4 | $397.50–400.00 | $398.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 700 | 3 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $420.00–465.00 | $448.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 350–400 | 397 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 600–650 | 635 | 3 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $750.00 | $750.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 272 | 5 | $640.00–710.00 | $672.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 11 | $545.00–650.00 | $593.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 387 | 9 | $520.00–590.00 | $540.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 9 | $500.00–550.00 | $515.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $480.00–500.00 | $492.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 21 | $435.00–470.00 | $449.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 12 | $415.00–470.00 | $426.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 15 | $405.00–420.00 | $413.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 667 | 3 | $370.00–380.00 | $376.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 2 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 3 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 595 | 2 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 436 | 4 | $460.00–470.00 | $462.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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) | 1,090–1,320 | 1,205 | 2 | $1,950–2,375 | $2,182.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,245–1,305 | 1,275 | 2 | $2,575–2,800 | $2,684.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,050–1,330 | 1,190 | 4 | $2,175–2,750 | $2,393.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,290–1,420 | 1,355 | 2 | $2,875–2,950 | $2,914.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 935–1,330 | 1,188 | 4 | $2,600–3,050 | $2,822.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 935 | 935 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,085–1,420 | 1,217 | 3 | $2,500–2,850 | $2,716.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 965–1,220 | 1,093 | 2 | $2,700–2,900 | $2,811.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,155 | 1,155 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 935 | 935 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 955–1,545 | 1,198 | 13 | $171.00–186.00 | $177.76 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,260–1,465 | 1,363 | 2 | $188.00–194.00 | $191.23 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,255–1,650 | 1,439 | 9 | $170.50–187.00 | $177.72 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,770 | 1,770 | 1 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 885–1,210 | 1,057 | 3 | $159.00–169.00 | $163.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,400–2,125 | 1,710 | 13 | $213.00–235.00 | $225.89 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,435–1,665 | 1,550 | 2 | $239.00–241.00 | $240.07 |
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 | $4,400 | $4,400 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 | ||
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 | ||
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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) | 835 | 835 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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