Cattle Market Hub City Livestock Auction Market Report
Aberdeen, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Wednesday, June 23, 20214,436 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 4,436 | 3,924 | 2,096 |
| Feeder cattle | 4,436 | 3,924 | 2,096 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 481–489 | 487 | 40 | 183.00–190.00 | $184.76 | $900 | — |
| 556–595 | 577 | 135 | 162.00–175.50 | $171.74 | $991 | +2.74 |
| 600 | 600 | 14 | 182.00 | $182.00 | $1,092 | — |
| 608 | 608 | 80 | 180.00 | $180.00 | $1,094 | +18.24 |
| 612–645 | 633 | 56 | 165.50–178.00 | $169.70 | $1,074 | +7.94 |
| 651–679 | 672 | 68 | 152.00–156.00 | $154.28 | $1,037 | -6.58 |
| 726 | 726 | 75 | 163.00 | $163.00 | $1,183 | +10.60 |
| 704–749 | 732 | 261 | 147.75–153.00 | $151.29 | $1,107 | -1.11 |
| 755–784 | 772 | 108 | 146.50–155.00 | $151.30 | $1,168 | +4.40 |
| 800–818 | 808 | 285 | 145.00–150.50 | $148.19 | $1,197 | +3.95 |
| 854–890 | 871 | 212 | 138.00–145.75 | $142.51 | $1,241 | +1.54 |
| 924–944 | 934 | 383 | 134.00–142.80 | $141.00 | $1,317 | +4.56 |
| 960–962 | 961 | 103 | 131.25–136.50 | $134.16 | $1,289 | +2.50 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1034 | 1034 | 35 | 126.50 | $126.50 | $1,308 | -0.87 |
| 1094 | 1094 | 59 | 126.25 | $126.25 | $1,381 | -5.44 |
| 1115–1143 | 1130 | 197 | 125.50–126.10 | $125.89 | $1,423 | — |
| 1161–1184 | 1173 | 112 | 123.00–124.00 | $123.50 | $1,449 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1179 | 1179 | 23 | 111.00 | $111.00 | $1,309 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 909 | 909 | 17 | 119.50 | $119.50 | $1,086 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504–505 | 505 | 38 | 152.00–158.00 | $156.58 | $791 | +4.08 |
| 550–584 | 563 | 38 | 147.00–147.50 | $147.31 | $829 | +6.81 |
| 619–644 | 634 | 96 | 141.00–147.00 | $145.45 | $922 | +3.52 |
| 674–698 | 695 | 95 | 139.00–145.00 | $144.21 | $1,002 | +1.93 |
| 703–722 | 708 | 34 | 136.00–139.75 | $137.60 | $974 | -2.93 |
| 753–799 | 782 | 282 | 131.00–140.00 | $136.74 | $1,069 | +6.34 |
| 802–841 | 827 | 575 | 131.50–135.25 | $133.53 | $1,104 | +1.72 |
| 850–870 | 860 | 133 | 130.00–134.50 | $132.07 | $1,136 | +1.85 |
| 906–932 | 925 | 127 | 126.75–128.25 | $127.86 | $1,183 | -1.39 |
| 957 | 957 | 54 | 124.50 | $124.50 | $1,191 | -0.86 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 868 | 868 | 11 | 119.50 | $119.50 | $1,037 | — |
| 959 | 959 | 22 | 113.75 | $113.75 | $1,091 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 826 | 826 | 7 | 116.00 | $116.00 | $958 | — |
| 972 | 972 | 20 | 117.50 | $117.50 | $1,142 | — |
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 850 lbs 2.00 to 4.00 higher, 851 to 900 lbs steady to 1.00 higher. Best test on heifers 800 to 850 lbs steady to 1.00 higher, 851 to 900 lbs 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Good to very good demand for another large offering today which sold on an active market. Many loads and several strings offered again this week as well as many packages. Flesh varied quite a bit today, from light to moderate plus, as cattle are coming off grass and out of yards. Quality mostly attractive overall. Several consignments off grass, most of these are producer's replacement heifers coming to town to conserve grass for the cow herd. Grass conditions have worsened this week with no rain falling and hot temperatures continuing. Producers are haying out all the low spots and wherever they can, struggling to get feed together. Next feeder cattle sale is Wednesday, June 30.