Cattle Market Hub City Livestock Auction Market Report
Aberdeen, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Wednesday, May 26, 20213,842 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 3,842 | 5,229 | 4,246 |
| Feeder cattle | 3,842 | 5,229 | 4,246 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413–430 | 421 | 40 | 173.00–180.00 | $177.61 | $748 | -1.39 |
| 488 | 488 | 13 | 170.00 | $170.00 | $830 | -5.85 |
| 560–598 | 591 | 95 | 167.25–174.00 | $168.39 | $995 | +1.53 |
| 607–635 | 619 | 75 | 162.00–168.50 | $166.04 | $1,028 | -1.89 |
| 664 | 664 | 14 | 161.00 | $161.00 | $1,069 | +12.82 |
| 704–724 | 712 | 118 | 142.00–153.00 | $148.38 | $1,056 | -0.49 |
| 756–766 | 759 | 26 | 123.00–138.50 | $133.69 | $1,015 | -7.81 |
| 754–793 | 760 | 134 | 144.50–153.25 | $149.54 | $1,137 | +8.04 |
| 818–847 | 839 | 98 | 134.00–145.00 | $142.34 | $1,194 | +13.34 |
| 853–892 | 868 | 305 | 131.00–143.00 | $138.80 | $1,205 | +5.66 |
| 902–947 | 931 | 402 | 130.50–135.75 | $133.07 | $1,239 | +1.74 |
| 953–991 | 963 | 320 | 126.75–132.00 | $129.77 | $1,250 | +3.26 |
| 984 | 984 | 28 | 117.75 | $117.75 | $1,159 | -8.76 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 1000 | 29 | 119.75 | $119.75 | $1,198 | -3.62 |
| 1065 | 1065 | 33 | 119.50 | $119.50 | $1,273 | -1.92 |
| 1101–1107 | 1105 | 50 | 116.50–117.25 | $117.03 | $1,293 | -0.95 |
| 1155 | 1155 | 42 | 116.25 | $116.25 | $1,343 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414–432 | 420 | 34 | 154.00–155.00 | $154.44 | $649 | -1.56 |
| 492 | 492 | 18 | 155.50 | $155.50 | $765 | +1.18 |
| 507–545 | 517 | 49 | 153.00–161.50 | $158.66 | $820 | +10.44 |
| 554–585 | 562 | 121 | 150.00–157.25 | $154.27 | $867 | +6.26 |
| 601–644 | 632 | 255 | 140.00–148.50 | $144.62 | $914 | +1.18 |
| 677–682 | 678 | 67 | 140.50–142.00 | $141.08 | $957 | -0.24 |
| 689 | 689 | 12 | 128.00 | $128.00 | $882 | -13.32 |
| 703–725 | 713 | 183 | 136.00–140.00 | $139.65 | $996 | +3.68 |
| 753–791 | 777 | 64 | 130.00–135.50 | $132.82 | $1,032 | -0.32 |
| 833 | 833 | 6 | 118.00 | $118.00 | $983 | -10.31 |
| 813–847 | 834 | 107 | 125.50–130.50 | $127.43 | $1,063 | -0.88 |
| 851–891 | 867 | 30 | 117.00–121.50 | $117.89 | $1,022 | -5.66 |
| 909–942 | 927 | 91 | 119.10–119.85 | $119.42 | $1,107 | -2.18 |
| 960–977 | 972 | 62 | 117.25–118.50 | $118.22 | $1,149 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 780 | 780 | 21 | 1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | — |
| 814–848 | 833 | 237 | 1,055.00–1,105.00 | $1,070.67 | — |
| 866 | 866 | 52 | 1,100.00 | $1,100.00 | — |
| 924 | 924 | 37 | 1,100.00 | $1,100.00 | -55.00 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1012–1028 | 1014 | 48 | 116.50–121.00 | $120.52 | $1,222 | +3.02 |
| 1014 | 1014 | 28 | 113.00 | $113.00 | $1,146 | -4.50 |
| 1051–1085 | 1065 | 144 | 115.60 | $115.60 | $1,231 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 452 | 452 | 10 | 135.00 | $135.00 | $610 | — |
| 807 | 807 | 16 | 110.00 | $110.00 | $888 | — |
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 750 to 800 lbs and 850 to 900 lbs 2.00 to 6.00 higher with instances up to 9.00 higher, 901 to 1000 lbs steady to 2.00 higher. Best test on heifers 550 to 650 lbs 2.00 to 6.00 higher, 800 to 850 lbs mostly steady. Good to very good demand for today's offering of many packages and loads including several packages of fall calves. Quality similar to last week with many attractive cattle to choose from. Less light fleshed cattle offered today, most cattle in moderate to heavy flesh. A few consignments of replacement heifers again this week with some of these in town due to the dry conditions. An active market seen for today's offering. Rain and cooler weather expected for the rest of the week. Next feeder cattle sale is Wednesday, June 2.