Cattle market report · Ramsay, MT

Montana Livestock Auction Cattle Market Report — October 13, 2026

On October 13, 2026, Montana Livestock Auction in Ramsay, Montana sold 280 head of cattle. Feeder heifers (700–899 lb) averaged $246.25/cwt. Calves (300–699 lb) averaged $188.13/cwt, down $225.73 from the last sale. Receipts were down 67.3% from 856 head at the last reported sale.

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 11:50 PM CDT · Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:41 AM CDT · Reported by Cattle Channel from Montana Livestock Auction sale data.

Total receipts

280 head

Feeder cattle

46 (16.4%)

Slaughter cattle

208 (74.3%)

Replacement cattle

26 (9.3%)

Feeder supply

6.5% steers · 93.5% heifers · 93.5% over 600 lb

Average Price ($/cwt)

Last YearLast ReportedThis WeekChange
Heifers (700-899 lbs)—$292.79$246.25−46.54
Calves (300-699 lbs)—$413.86$188.13−225.73

Prices by weight class

The full lot-by-lot results and per-weight-class prices from this sale are available now to signed-in CattleUSA members — free. Per-weight-class averages publish publicly on October 27, 2026.

Questions about this sale

How many head sold at Montana Livestock Auction on October 13, 2026?

Montana Livestock Auction sold 280 head of cattle on October 13, 2026: 16.4% feeder cattle, 74.3% slaughter cattle, and 9.3% replacement cattle.

What were cattle prices at Montana Livestock Auction on October 13, 2026?

At the October 13, 2026 sale, calves (300–699 lb) averaged $188.13/cwt. Cattle Channel publishes the full report within hours of the sale.

Are cattle prices up or down at Montana Livestock Auction?

Compared to the last reported sale, calf prices at Montana Livestock Auction were down $225.73/cwt ($413.86 → $188.13).