Cattle Market Hub City Livestock Auction Market Report
Aberdeen, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Wednesday, May 19, 20215,229 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 5,229 | 6,863 | 5,830 |
| Feeder cattle | 5,229 | 6,863 | 5,830 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 411 | 411 | 7 | 179.00 | $179.00 | $736 | — |
| 457–496 | 471 | 47 | 170.00–179.50 | $175.85 | $828 | -1.65 |
| 510–522 | 514 | 53 | 171.00–175.00 | $173.62 | $892 | -1.30 |
| 550–584 | 557 | 102 | 160.50–170.00 | $166.86 | $929 | -1.21 |
| 600–616 | 605 | 239 | 159.00–171.50 | $167.93 | $1,016 | — |
| 662–674 | 670 | 21 | 146.00–149.25 | $148.18 | $993 | -12.96 |
| 714–728 | 718 | 27 | 143.00–153.00 | $148.87 | $1,069 | -5.30 |
| 763–775 | 770 | 103 | 140.00–144.50 | $141.50 | $1,090 | -8.40 |
| 782 | 782 | 45 | 135.00 | $135.00 | $1,056 | -14.90 |
| 824–840 | 828 | 222 | 134.00–143.75 | $140.67 | $1,165 | +0.08 |
| 843 | 843 | 31 | 129.00 | $129.00 | $1,087 | -4.50 |
| 860–899 | 879 | 224 | 131.25–134.00 | $133.14 | $1,170 | +2.98 |
| 904–936 | 922 | 850 | 124.00–135.20 | $131.33 | $1,211 | -0.37 |
| 956–987 | 966 | 293 | 122.00–128.25 | $126.51 | $1,222 | -3.56 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1004–1041 | 1016 | 272 | 121.50–124.00 | $123.37 | $1,253 | — |
| 1065–1091 | 1081 | 183 | 117.25–122.25 | $121.42 | $1,313 | -1.48 |
| 1100–1148 | 1122 | 225 | 115.75–121.25 | $117.98 | $1,324 | — |
| 1255 | 1255 | 46 | 114.00 | $114.00 | $1,431 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 511 | 11 | 158.50 | $158.50 | $810 | -0.50 |
| 819–827 | 822 | 27 | 118.00–124.00 | $121.76 | $1,001 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 445 | 445 | 16 | 156.00 | $156.00 | $694 | — |
| 455–487 | 465 | 34 | 153.00–155.00 | $154.32 | $718 | +0.32 |
| 512–527 | 518 | 34 | 143.50–150.50 | $148.22 | $768 | — |
| 567–596 | 576 | 115 | 142.00–151.00 | $148.01 | $853 | +5.51 |
| 604–647 | 631 | 108 | 140.00–145.50 | $143.44 | $905 | -0.93 |
| 653–694 | 668 | 230 | 136.00–144.00 | $141.32 | $944 | +5.19 |
| 709–749 | 721 | 73 | 127.00–138.50 | $135.97 | $980 | +7.47 |
| 751–793 | 764 | 216 | 126.50–139.00 | $133.14 | $1,017 | +3.45 |
| 807–841 | 825 | 390 | 124.75–129.25 | $128.31 | $1,059 | +3.98 |
| 871–892 | 877 | 94 | 121.00–124.50 | $123.55 | $1,084 | +2.46 |
| 884 | 884 | 22 | 116.25 | $116.25 | $1,028 | -4.84 |
| 906–927 | 919 | 192 | 120.00–122.75 | $121.60 | $1,118 | +2.28 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 925 | 925 | 64 | 1,155.00 | $1,155.00 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 582 | 11 | 137.50 | $137.50 | $800 | — |
| 736 | 736 | 6 | 115.50 | $115.50 | $850 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1016 | 1016 | 15 | 117.50 | $117.50 | $1,194 | — |
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 800 to 900 lbs steady to 2.00 lower, 901 to 1000 lbs mostly steady. Best test on heifers 600 to 650 lbs mostly steady, 651 to 950 lbs 2.00 to 6.00 higher except 700 to 750 and 850 to 900 lbs not well compared. Good to very good demand for another large offering this week. Light fleshed cattle which can go to grass continue to see very good demand. Several strings available again this week, as well as many loads and packages, all selling on an active market. Quality slightly less attractive overall than last week, but still many attractive quality cattle to choose from. Flesh varied again today, from light to heavy. A few consignments in town this week due to dry conditions and producers trying to save grass for the cow herd. Next feeder cattle sale is Wednesday, May 26.