Cattle Market Mobridge Livestock Exchange (Thursday) Market Report
Mobridge, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Thursday, October 3, 20241,006 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 1,006 | 3,687 | 1,279 |
| Feeder cattle | 1,006 | 3,687 | 1,279 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 358 | 21 | 362.50–374.00 | $371.81 | $1,331 | — |
| 408–442 | 433 | 61 | 332.00–343.00 | $334.72 | $1,449 | — |
| 454–477 | 469 | 77 | 320.00–326.00 | $322.54 | $1,513 | — |
| 514–548 | 527 | 127 | 303.50–317.00 | $309.75 | $1,632 | — |
| 565 | 565 | 52 | 310.00 | $310.00 | $1,752 | — |
| 639 | 639 | 5 | 275.00 | $275.00 | $1,757 | -9.37 |
| 671–695 | 683 | 10 | 259.00–270.00 | $264.40 | $1,806 | -12.60 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 479 | 479 | 5 | 297.50 | $297.50 | $1,425 | — |
| 605 | 605 | 4 | 258.00 | $258.00 | $1,561 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 339 | 339 | 14 | 341.00 | $341.00 | $1,156 | — |
| 353–395 | 390 | 55 | 307.00–310.00 | $307.35 | $1,199 | — |
| 411 | 411 | 10 | 305.00 | $305.00 | $1,254 | — |
| 465–496 | 472 | 92 | 270.00–280.00 | $278.16 | $1,313 | — |
| 528–530 | 528 | 48 | 256.00–275.00 | $271.43 | $1,433 | — |
| 555–567 | 558 | 36 | 264.00 | $264.00 | $1,473 | — |
| 650–674 | 661 | 9 | 232.00–241.00 | $236.92 | $1,566 | -25.41 |
| 720–722 | 721 | 68 | 257.50–258.75 | $258.35 | $1,863 | -0.36 |
| 753–760 | 756 | 15 | 243.50–246.50 | $244.71 | $1,850 | +3.30 |
| 806–842 | 812 | 102 | 230.00–246.25 | $243.94 | $1,981 | +19.44 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1095 | 1095 | 24 | 220.25 | $220.25 | $2,412 | — |
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.
Too few yearlings today to compare to two weeks ago and develop an accurate price trend. Moderate to good demand for yearling cattle today. Most of the yearlings were tested open heifers selling in packages, one short string of spayed heifers available. All yearlings were off grass and flesh was mostly light to moderate with some fill on the cattle at times. Quality varied. Today was the first test on spring born calves and these were met with moderate demand. All came off the cow and the majority were vaccinated with two full rounds, those without shots saw very light demand. Calves were mostly attractive in quality and flesh was light to moderate. A moderate to active market today with a few less buyers attending. Most cattle feeders are not quite ready to take on bawling calves. Dusty conditions and fluctuating temperatures are just a couple of concerns for weaning calves right now. Harvest is in full swing with beans coming off quickly and corn looking to follow right along. Dry and mild weather is expected to continue with no frost in sight for the next two weeks. Next feeder cattle sale is Thursday, October 10 featuring both yearlings and calves.