USDA Texas cattle benchmark
A statewide weekly reference, separate from the individual auction barns. San Angelo is the sheep/goat benchmark only.
Reporting period: Oct 11, 2026–Oct 17, 2026. Published 2026-10-16.
USDA AMS · Texas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary · JSON · CSV
These are USDA’s reported weighted averages for each original row. Pulse averages eligible rows after applying your filters; it is not a volume-weighted statewide sale price. Per-head and pair quotes are not converted to dollars per pound.
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| Class | Weight (lb) | Reported average | Basis | Qualifiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Heifers · Medium and Large 1 | 1347–1347 | $3950 | per head | None · Age: Young (2-4 yrs) · Pregnancy: 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1-2 | 955–1355 | $3206.76 | per head | None · Age: Young (2-4 yrs) · Pregnancy: 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1-2 | 925–1306 | $2036.34 | per head | None · Age: Aged (>8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1-2 | 1010–1623 | $2730.6 | per head | None · Age: Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1 | 1070–1560 | $1900.3 | per head | None · Age: Aged (>8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1-2 | 970–970 | $2050 | per head | Thin Fleshed · Age: Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1 | 1045–1261 | $2561.64 | per head | None · Age: Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1 | 1445–1445 | $2700 | per head | None · Age: Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1-2 | 1043–1063 | $2574.29 | per head | None · Age: Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 1st Stage (1-3 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1-2 | 1235–1235 | $2400 | per head | None · Age: Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 1st Stage (1-3 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1-2 | 1020–1335 | $2151.44 | per head | None · Age: Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs · Medium and Large 1-2 | 1345–1355 | $4025.28 | per pair | None · Age: Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: Open · Offspring weight: >300 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1-2 | 870–1475 | $2662.4 | per head | None · Age: Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs · Medium and Large 1-2 | 1170–1170 | $3050 | per pair | None · Age: Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: Open · Offspring weight: <150 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs · Medium and Large 1-2 | 1255–1255 | $2800 | per pair | None · Age: Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: Open · Offspring weight: 150-300 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs · Medium and Large 1 | 1385–1385 | $2600 | per pair | None · Age: Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Pregnancy: Open · Offspring weight: <150 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows · Medium and Large 1-2 | 1095–1095 | $1750 | per head | Thin Fleshed · Age: Aged (>8 yrs) · Pregnancy: 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) · Offspring weight: N/A |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls · N/A N/A N/A | 1335–1345 | $172.51 | per cwt | Light Weight · Average · 1-2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls · N/A N/A N/A | 1275–1305 | $185 | per cwt | Light Weight · High · 1-2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls · N/A N/A N/A | 1610–2015 | $182.89 | per cwt | None · High · 1-2 |
Normalized by Livestock Market Prices from USDA AMS. Retrieved 2026-10-17. Methodology.