05/18/2026
Brussels Livestock Market Report
For the week ending May 15, 2026
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Total Receipts: 1530 cattle; 875 lambs, sheep, & goats
Please note: Prices are recorded as lbs per cwt
Report Summary:
Tuesday – Fed cattle sold strong at steady prices. Cows sold strong at steady prices.
Thursday – Veal sold strong. Drop calves sold strong. Lambs, sheep, & goats sold $3 - $5 higher.
Friday – Calves & yearlings sold steady.
Tuesday:
Fed Cattle: There were 110 fed cattle on offer:
Choice Fed Cattle: 330.00 – 345.50
Second Cut Fed Cattle: 318.00 – 329.00
Aged & Medium Fed Cattle: 290.00 – 320.00
Holstein Fed Cattle:
231.00 – 305.00 up to 312.00
- A farmer from Auburn consigned 6 head. 2 fed steers averaged 1515 lbs and sold for an average price of $330.50. ***$5,007.08 / head***
- A farmer from Lucknow consigned 7 head. 1 fed heifer weighed 1580 lbs and sold for an average price of $345.50. ***$5,458.90 / head***
Cows: There were 95 cows on offer:
Beef Cows: 220.00 – 257.00
Good Holstein Cows: 220.00 – 253.50
Medium Holstein Cows: 200.00 – 219.00
Bulls: 250.00 – 300.00
- A farmer from Brockton consigned 8 head. 3 charolais cows averaged 1487 lbs and sold for an average price of $253.50. ***$3,769.55 / head***
- A farmer from Moorefield consigned 1 head. 1 holstein cow weighed 1970 lbs and sold for an average price of $253.50. ***$4,993.95 / head ***
- A farmer from Blyth consigned 2 head. 1 simmental bull weighed 2175 lbs and sold for a price of $300.00. ***$6,525.00 / head ***
Thursday:
Veal: There were 125 veal & bob calves on offer:
Beef Veal: 400.00 – 435.00
Good Holsteins: 395.00 – 414.00
Sl. Heavy Holsteins: 390.00 – 402.00
Heavy Holsteins: 330.00 – 396.00
Medium Holsteins: 370.00 – 394.00
Plain Holsteins: 340.00 – 369.00
Good Drop Calves: $2,510.00 – $3,375.00 / head
Medium Drop Calves: $2,150.00 – $2,475.00 / head
Plain Drop Calves: $675.00 – $1,875.00 / head
- A farmer from Elmira consigned 2 head. 1 blue cross veal weighed 960 lbs and sold for a price of $435.00. ***$4,176.00/ head***
- A farmer from Blyth consigned 4 head. 2 holstein cross drop calves sold for a price of $3,375.00 / head. ***$3,375.00 / head***
- A farmer from Blyth consigned 2 head. 2 holstein cross drop calf sold for a price of $3,300.00 / head. ***$3,300.00 / head***
Lambs:
Under 50 lbs: 525.00 – 600.00
50-64 lbs: 435.00 – 550.00
65-79 lbs: 457.50 – 475.00
80-94 lbs: 460.00 – 482.50
95-109 lbs: 420.00 – 465.00
110 lbs & over: 370.00 – 403.00
Sheep: 225.00 – 350.00
- A farmer from Auburn consigned 38 head. 7 lambs averaged 90 lbs and sold for an average price of $477.50. ***$429.75 / head***
- A farmer from Wallacetown consigned 64 head. 6 lambs averaged 100 lbs and sold for an average price of $448.00. ***$448.00 / head***
Goats:
Meat Kids: 530.00 – 680.00
Dairy Kids: 410.00 – 600.00
Mature Bucks: 300.00 – 450.00
Mature Does: 170.00 – 250.00
- A farmer from Dresden consigned 18 head. 10 kid goats averaged 53 lbs and sold for an average price of $680.00. ***$360.40 / head***
- A farmer from Desbarats consigned 16 head. 4 kid goats averaged 73 lbs and sold for an average price of $600.00. ***$438.00 / head***
Friday:
Stockers: There were 1200 head on offer:
Top Quality Steers:
Under 400 lbs: Too few to establish a market
400 – 499 lbs: Too few to establish a market
500 – 599 lbs: 565.00 – 765.00
600 – 699 lbs: 540.00 – 715.00
700 – 799 lbs: 537.50 – 627.50
800 – 899 lbs: 490.00 – 565.00
900 – 999 lbs: 456.00 – 518.00
1000 lbs & over: 411.00 – 477.50
Top Quality Heifers:
Under 400 lbs: 640.00 – 720.00
400 – 499 lbs: 500.00 – 680.00
500 – 599 lbs: 442.50 – 640.00
600 – 699 lbs: 440.00 – 595.00
700 – 799 lbs: 407.50 – 539.00
800 – 899 lbs: 370.00 – 460.00
900 lbs & over: 372.00 – 438.00
- A farmer from Holyrood consigned 4 head. 4 charolais steers averaged 594 lbs and sold for an average price of $755.00. ***$4,484.70 / head***
- A farmer from Argyle Shore, P.E.I. consigned 15 head. 3 black steers averaged 733 lbs and sold for an average price of $627.50. ***$4,599.58 / head***
- A farmer from Elmira consigned 17 head. 7 charolais steers averaged 911 lbs and sold for an average price of $518.00. ***$4,718.98 / head***
- A farmer from Massey consigned 112 head. 16 charolais steers averaged 1108 lbs and sold for an average price of $439.00. ***$4,864.12 / head***
- A farmer from Hanover consigned 45 head. 9 black heifers averaged 609 lbs and sold for an average price of $589.00. ***$3,587.01 / head***
- A farmer from Massey consigned 10 head. 6 charolais heifers averaged 958 lbs and sold for an average price of $438.00. ***$4,196.04 / head***
- A farmer from St. Mary’s consigned 14 head. 7 charolais heifers averaged 999 lbs and sold for an average price of $434.00. ***$4,335.66 / head***
Saturday: April 11, 2026
Bred Cow Sale: There were 232 head / pairs on offer:
Average Cow & Heifer Pairs: $5,500 - $$7,600 / pair
Good Bred Cows & Heifers: $5,500 - $7,100 / head
Average Bred Cows: $4,500 - $5,400 / head
Open Breeding Heifers: Too few to establish a market
Breeding Bulls: $5,000 - $7,600 / head
Comment: All types of replacement cattle sold on a strong active trade at higher prices.
UPCOMING BRED COW SALES:
• Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Consignments Welcome!!
• Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Consignments Welcome!!
UPCOMING SPECIAL STOCKER SALES:
• Friday, October 2, 2026 – Simmental Influence Sale
• Saturday, October 10, 2026 – 4-H Show & Sale
• Friday, October 16, 2026 – Charolais Influence Sale
• Friday, October 30, 2026 – Angus & Hereford Influence Sale
To prebook your cattle call:
Office: 519-887-6461
Kevin McArter: 519-357-0594
Mark Ferraro: 519-492-0181
Matt Ferraro: 519-313-0583
Chris Ferraro: 519-323-8025
Office Email: [email protected]