Cattle Market Hub City Livestock Auction Market Report
Aberdeen, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Wednesday, December 21, 20224,023 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 4,023 | 4,864 | 0 |
| Feeder cattle | 4,023 | 4,864 | 0 |
Market comments — USDA reporter
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 369 | 8 | 218.00 | $218.00 | $804 | -27.36 |
| 412–421 | 417 | 15 | 206.00–216.00 | $212.05 | $884 | -34.56 |
| 452–492 | 473 | 87 | 200.00–207.50 | $202.68 | $959 | -33.19 |
| 501–543 | 534 | 57 | 195.00–203.50 | $197.97 | $1,057 | -20.75 |
| 561–574 | 569 | 161 | 202.25–217.50 | $212.54 | $1,209 | +1.35 |
| 619–643 | 634 | 173 | 182.50–191.50 | $188.21 | $1,193 | -1.54 |
| 675 | 675 | 20 | 183.50 | $183.50 | $1,239 | -11.53 |
| 718–719 | 718 | 189 | 177.00–191.25 | $187.91 | $1,349 | — |
| 789 | 789 | 84 | 183.50 | $183.50 | $1,448 | +10.79 |
| 838–844 | 841 | 131 | 184.75 | $184.75 | $1,554 | -0.34 |
| 850–896 | 876 | 667 | 167.75–184.75 | $179.77 | $1,575 | -6.31 |
| 910 | 910 | 51 | 171.50 | $171.50 | $1,561 | -10.92 |
| 957–993 | 972 | 399 | 178.50–183.50 | $181.77 | $1,767 | +0.19 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 380 | 8 | 194.00 | $194.00 | $737 | — |
| 424 | 424 | 5 | 190.00 | $190.00 | $806 | -37.50 |
| 559–597 | 584 | 61 | 182.75–193.00 | $188.59 | $1,101 | -5.49 |
| 770–794 | 785 | 204 | 171.50–177.00 | $173.74 | $1,364 | — |
| 926 | 926 | 7 | 160.00 | $160.00 | $1,482 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1083–1087 | 1085 | 112 | 174.75–176.00 | $175.37 | $1,903 | +5.12 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408–448 | 436 | 40 | 182.50–190.00 | $186.40 | $813 | -16.42 |
| 452–495 | 484 | 49 | 184.00–194.00 | $186.45 | $902 | -13.10 |
| 502–538 | 517 | 78 | 181.50–192.00 | $185.39 | $958 | -11.27 |
| 556–587 | 573 | 133 | 178.00–190.50 | $181.88 | $1,042 | -8.96 |
| 603–645 | 622 | 65 | 162.00–173.50 | $170.27 | $1,059 | +0.19 |
| 785 | 785 | 66 | 168.75 | $168.75 | $1,325 | +1.65 |
| 851–887 | 872 | 365 | 157.00–167.75 | $162.00 | $1,413 | -11.82 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1132–1138 | 1135 | 148 | 155.50–162.50 | $160.60 | $1,823 | +7.10 |
| 1154 | 1154 | 55 | 160.00 | $160.00 | $1,846 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 373 | 13 | 186.00 | $186.00 | $694 | — |
| 586–599 | 595 | 38 | 168.00–170.00 | $169.43 | $1,008 | — |
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.
No sale last week due to the weather, compared to two weeks ago: best test on steer calves 550 to 600 lbs mostly steady, best test on yearling steers 850 to 900 lbs and 950 to 1000 lbs 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Best test on heifer calves 550 to 600 lbs 4.00 to 5.00 lower, yearling heifers not well compared. Good demand seen for yearlings today which sold mostly in strings and loads. Less flesh on the yearlings than two weeks ago as the weather has been really tough the last ten days. Quality varied quite a bit, from plain to attractive. Calves met with moderate to good demand. Mostly packages offered, with about half of the calves being weaned. Flesh mostly light to moderate, again the tough weather is keeping calves greener. A moderate to active market with lighter attendance today. Bitter cold and dangerous wind chills for the next couple days as well as another round of snow will impact travel and make it miserable for livestock and their caretakers. Most producers are still digging out from last weeks' four day blizzard. No feeder cattle sale next week, this was final feeder cattle sale for 2022. Next feeder cattle sale is Wednesday January 4, and a special Saturday sale on January 7. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!