Cattle Market Herreid Livestock Market Report
Herreid, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, August 11, 20233,504 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 3,504 | 2,262 | 3,121 |
| Feeder cattle | 3,504 | 2,262 | 3,121 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 | 718 | 9 | 275.00 | $275.00 | $1,974 | — |
| 762 | 762 | 11 | 256.00 | $256.00 | $1,951 | -11.99 |
| 840–849 | 845 | 140 | 258.00 | $258.00 | $2,180 | +5.59 |
| 854–899 | 880 | 669 | 253.75–255.75 | $253.93 | $2,235 | +2.16 |
| 900–949 | 916 | 1,175 | 244.00–255.25 | $252.24 | $2,311 | +16.74 |
| 980–999 | 991 | 512 | 237.25–242.25 | $240.41 | $2,382 | +16.32 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000–1029 | 1008 | 342 | 230.50–238.25 | $236.49 | $2,384 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 728 | 728 | 26 | 246.75 | $246.75 | $1,796 | — |
| 780 | 780 | 12 | 235.00 | $235.00 | $1,833 | -1.00 |
| 851–852 | 851 | 92 | 234.25–244.00 | $241.67 | $2,057 | +6.67 |
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 last week: best test on steers 850 to 949 lbs 2.00 to 3.00 higher, 950 to 999 lbs mostly steady. Heifers not well compared again this week. Two long strings of steers made up the majority of today's yearling offering with a few loads from other consignors sprinkled in. Most cattle were off grass but flesh still varied a bit, mostly light to moderate with some moderate plus at times. Quality similar to last week with most cattle average to attractive in quality. An active market with buyers eager to own cattle. Widespread rain over the weekend led to muddy conditions, a little more tag on the cattle today even coming off grass. Next feeder cattle sale is Friday, August 18, expecting 3000 head.