Houston Cattle Prices

Source: USDA AMS Market News • Last updated: May 18, 2026
Records
43
Total Head
74
Avg Price
$542.65
Avg Weight
622 lbs
DateClassGradeHeadWeight$/cwtValue
May 18, 2026HeifersMedium and Large1510$350.00$1785.00
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large1865$315.00$2724.75
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large1445$505.00$2247.25
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large1385$450.00$1732.50
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large2550$415.00$2282.50
May 18, 2026HeifersMedium and Large2488$397.46$1939.60
May 18, 2026SteersMedium and Large1575$365.00$2098.75
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large2200$455.00$910.00
May 18, 2026HeifersMedium and Large1320$505.00$1616.00
May 18, 2026SteersMedium and Large2625$360.16$2251.00
May 18, 2026SteersMedium and Large1725$375.00$2718.75
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large1585$400.00$2340.00
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large2600$405.00$2430.00
May 18, 2026HeifersMedium and Large3262$429.49$1125.26
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large5511$459.19$2346.46
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large2440$470.00$2068.00
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large3522$458.21$2391.86
May 18, 2026SteersMedium and Large1470$405.00$1903.50
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large1625$400.00$2500.00
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large1435$505.00$2196.75
May 18, 2026HeifersMedium and Large1565$370.00$2090.50
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large3465$493.28$2293.75
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large1555$425.00$2358.75
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large1730$335.00$2445.50
May 18, 2026HeifersMedium and Large1655$355.00$2325.25
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large1320$505.00$1616.00
May 18, 2026BullsMedium and Large1560$405.00$2268.00
May 18, 2026CowsBoner 80-85%11150$159.00$1828.50
May 18, 2026BullsN/A11600$230.00$3680.00
May 18, 2026CowsLean 85-90%2825$120.52$994.29
May 18, 2026BullsN/A21735$241.82$4195.58
May 11, 2026CowsBoner 80-85%11225$175.00$2143.75
May 11, 2026Stock CowsMedium and Large10830$3500.00$29050.00
May 11, 2026Bred HeifersMedium and Large21100$3500.00$38500.00
May 11, 2026HeifersMedium and Large1745$315.00$2346.75
May 11, 2026HeifersMedium and Large1180$680.00$1224.00
May 11, 2026HeifersMedium and Large2490$370.00$1813.00
May 11, 2026HeifersMedium and Large1465$405.00$1883.25
May 11, 2026BullsMedium and Large1530$480.00$2544.00
May 11, 2026BullsMedium and Large2410$525.00$2152.50
May 11, 2026BullsMedium and Large1585$350.00$2047.50
May 11, 2026BullsMedium and Large1380$515.00$1957.00
May 11, 2026BullsMedium and Large2525$455.00$2388.75
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Frequently Asked Questions

How often are cattle prices updated at Peoples Livestock (Houston)?
Cattle auction reports from Peoples Livestock (Houston) 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 Houston?
Peoples Livestock (Houston) 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.