Cattle Market Hub City Livestock Auction Market Report
Aberdeen, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Wednesday, May 4, 20223,085 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 3,085 | 6,405 | 5,500 |
| Feeder cattle | 3,085 | 6,405 | 5,500 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428 | 428 | 5 | 220.00 | $220.00 | $942 | — |
| 493 | 493 | 5 | 213.00 | $213.00 | $1,050 | -3.00 |
| 545 | 545 | 7 | 200.00 | $200.00 | $1,090 | -4.56 |
| 553–568 | 559 | 39 | 186.00–200.50 | $191.67 | $1,071 | — |
| 607–642 | 627 | 66 | 175.00–188.00 | $183.86 | $1,153 | +6.86 |
| 664–698 | 676 | 29 | 159.00–170.00 | $165.46 | $1,119 | -21.41 |
| 708 | 708 | 13 | 166.50 | $166.50 | $1,179 | -6.08 |
| 729–743 | 739 | 19 | 157.00–157.50 | $157.13 | $1,161 | +2.13 |
| 814–844 | 826 | 117 | 156.00–162.75 | $159.92 | $1,321 | +4.47 |
| 865–897 | 868 | 164 | 151.00–157.75 | $157.35 | $1,366 | +3.72 |
| 906–948 | 924 | 546 | 144.00–154.75 | $150.68 | $1,392 | +1.98 |
| 951–961 | 955 | 30 | 145.00–150.50 | $147.21 | $1,406 | +6.57 |
| 999 | 999 | 11 | 135.00 | $135.00 | $1,349 | -5.64 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1023–1046 | 1031 | 178 | 142.10–145.50 | $144.34 | $1,488 | +8.22 |
| 1052–1087 | 1074 | 274 | 135.25–141.50 | $140.66 | $1,511 | +6.17 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 436–447 | 444 | 20 | 166.00–176.00 | $173.05 | $768 | -4.73 |
| 520–541 | 530 | 86 | 166.00–177.50 | $170.91 | $906 | +7.64 |
| 577–578 | 578 | 22 | 154.00–165.00 | $160.50 | $928 | -0.87 |
| 607–643 | 633 | 126 | 156.00–171.25 | $167.78 | $1,062 | +13.51 |
| 653 | 653 | 10 | 141.00 | $141.00 | $921 | -12.54 |
| 653–665 | 663 | 63 | 160.00–165.50 | $160.69 | $1,065 | +7.15 |
| 706–747 | 717 | 304 | 146.00–158.20 | $154.40 | $1,107 | +4.48 |
| 751–798 | 759 | 93 | 139.75–149.00 | $147.87 | $1,122 | +4.51 |
| 809–834 | 825 | 35 | 132.00–140.50 | $138.71 | $1,144 | +2.48 |
| 857–891 | 872 | 109 | 135.50–140.50 | $138.19 | $1,205 | +0.69 |
| 903–923 | 907 | 31 | 135.25 | $135.25 | $1,227 | +2.88 |
| 956–975 | 969 | 19 | 132.25–135.00 | $134.14 | $1,300 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1072–1097 | 1082 | 229 | 130.25–133.50 | $132.63 | $1,435 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 819–826 | 824 | 113 | 1,175.00–1,260.00 | $1,230.08 | +0.08 |
| 861 | 861 | 6 | 1,235.00 | $1,235.00 | +35.00 |
| 908 | 908 | 20 | 1,320.00 | $1,320.00 | +80.00 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 621 | 621 | 6 | 141.00 | $141.00 | $876 | -4.31 |
| 736 | 736 | 15 | 137.00 | $137.00 | $1,008 | +6.00 |
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 950 lbs mostly steady, 1000 to 1100 lbs 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Best test on heifers 600 to 650 lbs and 700 to 750 lbs 3.00 to 5.00 higher with instances up to 9.00 higher on 600 to 650 lbs. Good to very good demand for today's offering of several strings and many loads and packages. Cattle which can go to grass see very good demand, grass conditions look very promising at this point. Quality and flesh similar to last week, varied quality from plain to attractive and flesh ranging from light to some heavy flesh at times. Some tag on the cattle again this week as more rain has created very muddy lot conditions. A couple consignments of replacement heifers in town due to some flooded pastures. An active market seen for this offering. Next feeder cattle sale is Wednesday, May 11.