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Auction, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Report date Oct 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 3:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Alabama Livestock Auction - Uniontown, AL (AMS_1995)
Oct 27Sale shown
1,116Head 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 were 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder heifers were unevenly steady. Feeder bulls sold sharply higher.
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 | 1,596–2,055 | 1,820 | 4 | $156.00–170.00 | $164.45 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,400–1,625 | 1,527 | 3 | $141.00–154.00 | $146.63 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,025–1,230 | 1,101 | 22 | $130.00–138.00 | $133.41 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 950–1,400 | 1,192 | 8 | $140.00–142.00 | $140.26 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,224–1,395 | 1,286 | 3 | $120.00–129.00 | $124.30 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 930–1,210 | 1,073 | 9 | $110.00–119.00 | $116.17 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 955–1,260 | 1,067 | 23 | $120.00–129.00 | $121.83 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 950–1,000 | 970 | 4 | $100.00–106.00 | $101.52 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 4 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 464 | 4 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $370.00–380.00 | $372.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 9 | $357.00–375.00 | $366.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 664 | 11 | $332.00–354.00 | $343.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 4 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 781 | 6 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 506 | 7 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.12 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 618 | 12 | $300.00–330.00 | $320.67 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 6 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 6 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 393 | 5 | $375.00–380.00 | $375.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 10 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 467 | 9 | $350.00–365.00 | $358.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 36 | $325.00–340.00 | $333.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 559 | 4 | $328.00–330.00 | $328.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 629 | 12 | $300.00–324.00 | $314.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 14 | $310.00–322.00 | $314.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 706 | 19 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 4 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 837 | 7 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $325.00–330.00 | $328.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 486 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 562 | 14 | $285.00–316.00 | $310.22 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 648 | 3 | $286.00 | $286.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 654 | 5 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 541 | 15 | $415.00–433.00 | $431.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 317 | 6 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 9 | $450.00–460.00 | $458.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 18 | $420.00–440.00 | $433.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 454 | 6 | $424.00–425.00 | $424.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 10 | $405.00–415.00 | $411.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 17 | $380.00–400.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 632 | 22 | $360.00–377.00 | $373.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 664 | 9 | $330.00–358.00 | $342.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 8 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 4 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 836 | 5 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $375.00–400.00 | $391.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 578 | 8 | $320.00–349.00 | $345.55 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 10 | $1,500–2,000 | $1,830 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 19 | $2,200–2,950 | $2,707.89 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 5 | $4,100–4,200 | $4,120 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 18 | $3,000–3,700 | $3,338.89 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 12 | $1,800–2,675 | $2,418.75 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 18 | $2,750–3,900 | $3,266.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 2 | $4,300–4,500 | $4,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 61 | $2,350–3,400 | $2,776.23 |
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