Lexington Cattle Prices

Source: USDA AMS Market News • Last updated: May 15, 2026
Records
28
Total Head
822
Avg Price
$402.06
Avg Weight
720 lbs
DateClassGradeHeadWeight$/cwtValue
May 15, 2026HeifersMedium and Large20858$319.00$2737.02
May 15, 2026HeifersMedium and Large56952$309.00$2941.68
May 15, 2026HeifersMedium and Large5754$348.00$2623.92
May 15, 2026HeifersMedium and Large7504$415.00$2091.60
May 15, 2026HeifersMedium and Large9587$413.00$2424.31
May 15, 2026HeifersMedium and Large12681$394.00$2683.14
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large141941$344.73$3243.91
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large34601$478.71$2877.05
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large176981$341.73$3352.37
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large7615$422.50$2598.38
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large12736$378.73$2787.45
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large20703$405.00$2847.15
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large341045$320.00$3344.00
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large14507$516.00$2616.12
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large11513$509.00$2611.17
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large41651$446.00$2903.46
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large11650$453.00$2944.50
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large6582$422.00$2456.04
May 15, 2026HeifersMedium and Large24512$480.00$2457.60
May 15, 2026HeifersMedium and Large6604$388.00$2343.52
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large6626$494.00$3092.44
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large26672$430.00$2889.60
May 15, 2026HeifersMedium and Large29592$419.00$2480.48
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large14768$388.50$2983.68
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large15851$362.00$3080.62
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large21976$324.10$3163.22
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large58765$404.63$3095.42
May 15, 2026SteersMedium and Large7927$332.00$3077.64
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Frequently Asked Questions

How often are cattle prices updated at Lexington Livestock?
Cattle auction reports from Lexington Livestock are published by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service after each sale day, typically weekly. LivestockValue fetches and processes this data automatically.
What types of cattle are sold at Lexington?
Lexington Livestock reports feeder cattle (steers, heifers, bulls), replacement breeding stock (bred cows, cow-calf pairs), and slaughter cattle (cull cows and bulls). Grades include Medium and Large 1, 1-2, and others.
How is Value of Gain (VOG) calculated?
VOG measures the dollar value added per pound of weight gain, calculated by comparing the total value of lighter vs. heavier animals in the same class and grade. It helps producers decide whether additional feeding is profitable.