Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 6, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 3:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Alabama Livestock Auction - Uniontown, AL (AMS_1995)
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910Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder steers and heifers sold unevenly steady. Feeder bulls were sharply lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,155–1,630 | 1,393 | 2 | $155.00–158.00 | $156.24 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,105–1,600 | 1,282 | 22 | $134.00–140.00 | $136.87 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,100–1,535 | 1,230 | 12 | $121.00–131.00 | $129.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,086–1,300 | 1,247 | 4 | $122.00–125.00 | $124.35 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,040 | 1,040 | 2 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 8 | $365.00–375.00 | $370.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 5 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 11 | $350.00–356.50 | $355.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 10 | $340.00–353.00 | $348.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 14 | $334.00–340.00 | $338.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 46 | $315.00–338.00 | $330.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 12 | $310.00–322.00 | $316.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 20 | $310.00–314.00 | $311.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 662 | 28 | $285.00–303.00 | $301.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 722 | 7 | $278.00–290.00 | $284.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 9 | $275.00–287.00 | $279.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 497 | 4 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 3 | $305.00–310.00 | $308.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 3 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 6 | $400.00–416.00 | $408.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 412 | 5 | $375.00–410.00 | $400.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 4 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 5 | $325.00–333.00 | $331.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 12 | $310.00–332.00 | $326.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 5 | $320.00–324.00 | $320.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 788 | 8 | $286.00–318.00 | $290.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 2 | $600.00–610.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 3 | $540.00–570.00 | $556.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 294 | 4 | $495.00–510.00 | $498.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 317 | 6 | $445.00–460.00 | $450.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 376 | 5 | $410.00–418.00 | $414.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 443 | 4 | $406.00–415.00 | $412.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $391.00–400.00 | $395.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 11 | $375.00–379.00 | $377.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 567 | 17 | $350.00–370.00 | $360.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 624 | 28 | $335.00–350.00 | $341.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 679 | 37 | $324.00–340.00 | $333.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 30 | $320.00–333.50 | $328.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 774 | 17 | $320.00–326.00 | $325.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $350.00–380.00 | $365.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 461 | 4 | $364.00 | $364.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 532 | 5 | $330.00–338.00 | $331.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $314.00–330.00 | $322.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 10 | $2,000–2,650 | $2,345 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 18 | $2,700–3,900 | $3,150 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 9 | $4,000–4,800 | $4,411.11 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Fancy | 1 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 7 | $3,200–4,200 | $3,628.57 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 2 | $4,500–4,700 | $4,600 |
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