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Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:35 am 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 sold unevenly steady. Feeder heifers weighing up 400 lbs. sold sharply lower, with those weighing 400 to 550 lbs. 9.00 lower, and those weighing over 550 lbs. mostly steady. Feeder bulls weighing up to 500 lbs. sold 9.00 lower with those weighing over 500 lbs. 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 4.00 to 8.00 lower with lighter demand noted.
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 | 980–1,350 | 1,260 | 7 | $134.00–149.00 | $141.38 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,385–1,680 | 1,493 | 10 | $135.00–151.00 | $141.55 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 940–1,315 | 1,148 | 12 | $118.00–135.00 | $128.90 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,465–2,075 | 1,794 | 6 | $166.00–185.00 | $176.84 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingHeavy Weight | 2,540 | 2,540 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows 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) | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,040–1,380 | 1,242 | 5 | $2,300–2,900 | $2,541.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 880 | 880 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,375 | 1,375 | 1 | $2,825 | $2,825 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $412.00–455.00 | $434.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 6 | $390.00–427.50 | $404.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 6 | $370.00–395.00 | $387.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 562 | 6 | $350.00–385.00 | $368.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 14 | $332.00–353.00 | $342.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 674 | 14 | $323.00–344.00 | $338.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 722 | 12 | $322.00–333.00 | $326.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 733 | 12 | $351.50 | $351.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 837 | 53 | $315.00–330.00 | $328.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $300.00–320.00 | $310.17 |
| Small · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $3,275 | $3,275 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 840 | 840 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 6 | $380.00–407.00 | $389.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 15 | $375.00–395.00 | $383.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 13 | $347.00–380.00 | $364.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 26 | $335.00–355.00 | $342.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 16 | $330.00–350.00 | $343.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 12 | $320.00–335.00 | $326.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 18 | $305.00–322.00 | $316.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 3 | $305.00–312.00 | $308.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 8 | $290.00–303.00 | $299.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 4 | $290.00–295.00 | $292.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 467 | 7 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 580 | 3 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 737 | 6 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 452 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 300–350 | 322 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 329 | 7 | $435.00–500.00 | $465.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 5 | $445.00–462.50 | $451.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 13 | $397.00–415.00 | $404.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 481 | 14 | $384.00–405.00 | $390.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 10 | $355.00–395.00 | $370.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 19 | $332.00–375.00 | $347.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 21 | $316.00–337.00 | $328.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 684 | 23 | $310.00–337.50 | $321.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 716 | 6 | $295.00–317.50 | $306.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $400.00–426.00 | $413.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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 | 2 | $4,150–4,750 | $4,450 | ||
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 | ||
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,600–3,750 | $3,675 | ||
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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) · Open | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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