Cattle Market Herreid Livestock Market Report
Herreid, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, May 14, 20215,549 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 5,549 | 1,249 | 6,472 |
| Feeder cattle | 5,549 | 1,249 | 6,472 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407–442 | 417 | 57 | 181.25–192.50 | $187.18 | $781 | — |
| 494–499 | 496 | 13 | 176.00–186.00 | $181.36 | $900 | — |
| 507–546 | 536 | 151 | 168.50–175.00 | $170.91 | $916 | +0.91 |
| 552–576 | 563 | 116 | 165.00–170.50 | $167.86 | $945 | -0.14 |
| 603–646 | 629 | 351 | 152.00–163.00 | $156.36 | $984 | +5.36 |
| 657–695 | 675 | 173 | 143.00–159.00 | $148.99 | $1,006 | — |
| 728–744 | 735 | 554 | 146.00–153.25 | $149.96 | $1,102 | +11.03 |
| 764–774 | 767 | 55 | 146.50–146.75 | $146.68 | $1,125 | — |
| 810–824 | 818 | 334 | 134.00–143.00 | $140.53 | $1,150 | +14.78 |
| 868–875 | 869 | 95 | 126.00–133.00 | $130.79 | $1,137 | — |
| 909–947 | 934 | 430 | 118.50–126.50 | $125.71 | $1,174 | — |
| 951–998 | 986 | 626 | 119.00–127.25 | $122.21 | $1,205 | +0.57 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1003–1020 | 1010 | 229 | 116.50–123.25 | $121.15 | $1,224 | -3.85 |
| 1067–1099 | 1085 | 221 | 115.25–120.00 | $119.15 | $1,293 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513 | 513 | 5 | 145.00 | $145.00 | $744 | — |
| 700 | 700 | 10 | 145.50 | $145.50 | $1,018 | — |
| 844 | 844 | 7 | 126.00 | $126.00 | $1,063 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406–411 | 409 | 26 | 157.50–165.50 | $163.06 | $667 | — |
| 451–494 | 478 | 92 | 147.50–154.00 | $151.01 | $722 | — |
| 510–525 | 515 | 35 | 145.00–150.00 | $147.97 | $762 | +7.64 |
| 551–598 | 565 | 284 | 134.50–146.00 | $141.49 | $799 | — |
| 596 | 596 | 39 | 134.00 | $134.00 | $799 | — |
| 615–645 | 627 | 221 | 140.00–141.75 | $140.37 | $880 | -0.55 |
| 619–642 | 636 | 19 | 134.00–135.00 | $134.26 | $854 | -6.66 |
| 660–667 | 665 | 35 | 125.00–127.50 | $125.71 | $836 | -1.04 |
| 656–697 | 681 | 64 | 132.00–139.00 | $135.32 | $922 | +8.57 |
| 712–748 | 725 | 158 | 123.00–135.75 | $131.29 | $952 | +0.17 |
| 760–786 | 765 | 60 | 122.00–125.00 | $122.65 | $938 | — |
| 823–845 | 833 | 153 | 118.00–127.00 | $123.26 | $1,027 | -1.06 |
| 870 | 870 | 70 | 122.00 | $122.00 | $1,061 | +3.75 |
| 896 | 896 | 71 | 119.75 | $119.75 | $1,073 | +1.50 |
| 929 | 929 | 16 | 112.00 | $112.00 | $1,040 | -8.00 |
| 953–987 | 966 | 187 | 115.00–118.50 | $117.75 | $1,137 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1016–1026 | 1022 | 114 | 114.00–114.50 | $114.22 | $1,167 | -3.10 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428 | 428 | 5 | 154.00 | $154.00 | $659 | — |
| 473 | 473 | 6 | 147.50 | $147.50 | $698 | — |
| 501–543 | 517 | 31 | 138.50–140.00 | $139.11 | $719 | — |
| 567–590 | 578 | 36 | 131.00–144.00 | $137.21 | $793 | — |
Feeder Bulls
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 552 | 552 | 6 | 147.00 | $147.00 | $811 | — |
Reading this report
What does "Medium and Large 1" mean?
USDA feeder grades describe frame size and muscle thickness, not quality of the individual animal. "Medium and Large" is the frame score; the number is muscle (1 = heaviest muscled). "Medium and Large 1–2" pens mix both muscle scores — common across the Southeast.
What is $/cwt?
Dollars per hundredweight — per 100 lb of animal. A 500-lb calf at $450/cwt brings 5 × $450 = $2,250. Lighter cattle usually bring more per cwt but less per head.
Why are some prices per head?
Bred cows, cow-calf pairs, and some replacement classes sell by the head, not by weight. We show those exactly as USDA reports them — a $/head figure is never converted into $/cwt on this site.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Livestock Market News — federal reporters at the sale. We publish each report in full and link the official USDA document at the top of the page.
Compared to two weeks ago: Much larger receipts this week, few comparisons to be made. Feeder steers 700-750 lbs 10.00 higher, 950-1000 lbs steady to instance of 5.00 higher, over 1000 lbs 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 1000 lbs steady to 2.00 higher, instances to 5.00 higher on 700-750 lbs, over 1000 lbs 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Moderate to good demand for this large offering, all dependent upon flesh condition however. In spite of drought conditions there is still good demand for cattle to go to grass. Corn futures 30 cents lower, putting old corn back below 7.00 which is helpful but big cattle are still facing costs of gains higher than the cash fat cattle market which is keeping pressure on the feeders. Many long strings of backgrounded steers and heifers offered in full loads and multiple load lots, there were also some long strings and smaller consignments of very light fleshed steers and heifers that have just been running out, these cattle sold very easily, fewer outlets are found for fleshy heifers. Watch local listings for next feeder cattle special sale.