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Week of October 5 – October 12, 2026
The U.S. cattle market remains in a holding pattern as beef demand and cash trade limits clamp the rally for price gains.
In the marketplace this week, 952 new listings were posted from 75 seller sites across 18 countries – a drop from 1,530 the previous week. The mix includes 393 live‑animal, 556 beef, and 3 semen lots. The U.S. lead the tally with 422 listings, followed by Germany 135, Australia 91 and Brazil 48. The choice‑boxed beef cutout traded at $398.94 per cwt.
Other markets report changes: Brazil’s cattle market enters its final quarter of the herd cycle, the Australian fall calf run accelerates, while spring supply growth cools young cattle values as processors pace sales; a wet sale in Warwick saw weaner steers receive a rating of 616c.
- 952 new listings found (−578 on the week before), from 75 seller sites in 18 countries
- The mix: 556 beef, 393 live-animal, 3 semen
- Most active countries: 🇺🇸 USA (422), 🇩🇪 Germany (135), 🇦🇺 Australia (91), 🇧🇷 Brazil (48)