Cattle Market Hub City Livestock Auction Market Report
Aberdeen, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Wednesday, August 11, 20213,584 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 3,584 | 3,294 | 2,852 |
| Feeder cattle | 3,584 | 3,294 | 2,852 |
Market comments — USDA reporter
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 706–744 | 739 | 94 | 164.00–168.75 | $168.12 | $1,242 | +0.71 |
| 750–769 | 765 | 70 | 163.75–167.50 | $164.69 | $1,260 | +0.08 |
| 808–847 | 832 | 290 | 159.25–163.00 | $161.08 | $1,340 | +0.22 |
| 851–889 | 862 | 217 | 155.25–163.00 | $159.74 | $1,377 | -2.50 |
| 916–949 | 930 | 692 | 146.50–157.75 | $154.65 | $1,438 | +1.15 |
| 956–999 | 980 | 245 | 147.00–154.25 | $150.55 | $1,475 | -4.17 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1018–1040 | 1029 | 106 | 137.50–139.25 | $138.38 | $1,424 | -5.91 |
| 1054–1075 | 1060 | 74 | 135.75–137.50 | $136.97 | $1,452 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 742 | 742 | 73 | 150.25 | $150.25 | $1,115 | -3.18 |
| 770–779 | 774 | 79 | 148.25–150.25 | $149.43 | $1,157 | -1.52 |
| 802–836 | 828 | 169 | 139.50–150.00 | $146.41 | $1,212 | -4.00 |
| 883–891 | 888 | 320 | 144.00–149.50 | $148.06 | $1,315 | +1.35 |
| 904–949 | 932 | 501 | 135.75–147.50 | $144.47 | $1,346 | -8.53 |
| 955–983 | 960 | 214 | 136.00–146.10 | $142.13 | $1,364 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1032–1038 | 1036 | 65 | 132.00 | $132.00 | $1,368 | — |
| 1053–1076 | 1061 | 126 | 132.00–137.00 | $132.64 | $1,407 | +6.31 |
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 1000 lbs mostly steady except 900 to 950 lbs not well compared. Best test on heifers 800 to 900 lbs mostly steady. Good to very good demand for today's large offering featuring many steers and heifers off grass selling in loads and strings. Flesh on these varied, mostly light to moderate with some moderate plus at times. Good demand seen for loads of cattle out of yards, most of these in moderate to moderate plus flesh. Overall quality today mostly attractive. An active market seen for this offering, with buyers procuring multiple loads when offered. Some areas received rain over the weekend, however for most producers the hot and dry weather continues. Some areas have started chopping corn. Next feeder cattle sale is Wednesday, August 18.