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Feeder Cattle Board Sale, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Report date Oct 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 27, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 7:50 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arab Livestock Market Feeder Cattle Board Sale - Arab, AL (AMS_1979)
Cattle sold with a 20 cent slide, 2 percent shrink, and an immediate delivery date.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 775 | 130 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 750 | 134 | $359.00 | $359.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 835 | 121 | $339.00–343.00 | $340.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 880 | 114 | $326.25 | $326.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 925 | 55 | $331.75 | $331.75 |
Cattle prices
Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Report date Oct 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 27, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 8:03 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arab Livestock Market - Arab, AL (AMS_1991)
Compared to two weeks ago: Slaughter bulls sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady. Feeder cattle sold unevenly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle market lightly tested.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 6 | $365.00–375.00 | $369.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 6 | $345.00–360.00 | $352.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 11 | $310.00–330.00 | $315.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 4 | $302.00–320.00 | $311.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 853 | 3 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 781 | 7 | $285.00–287.50 | $286.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 3 | $400.00–410.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 4 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 7 | $380.00–400.00 | $392.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 411 | 4 | $385.00–390.00 | $388.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 10 | $345.00–365.00 | $350.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 11 | $300.00–335.00 | $311.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 8 | $290.00–305.00 | $297.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 10 | $275.00–290.00 | $282.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $270.00–282.50 | $275.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $270.00–275.00 | $272.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 328 | 4 | $370.00–375.00 | $373.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.56 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $335.00–340.00 | $338.27 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $270.00–285.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 3 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 222 | 3 | $510.00–550.00 | $524.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $430.00–450.00 | $439.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $420.00–425.00 | $423.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 6 | $350.00–362.50 | $355.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 5 | $345.00–351.00 | $348.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 8 | $325.00–345.00 | $334.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 4 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 228 | 2 | $460.00–480.00 | $469.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 8 | $440.00–460.00 | $443.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 6 | $410.00–425.00 | $419.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 6 | $400.00–415.00 | $404.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 10 | $380.00–395.00 | $386.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 20 | $350.00–380.00 | $361.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 8 | $335.00–345.00 | $340.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $325.00–335.00 | $331.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $310.00–312.50 | $311.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 733 | 2 | $275.00–280.00 | $277.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 272 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $375.00–390.00 | $386.35 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 431 | 5 | $350.00–375.00 | $358.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 464 | 5 | $340.00–345.00 | $341.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 516 | 4 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 563 | 6 | $295.00–320.00 | $310.85 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 616 | 4 | $275.00–295.00 | $288.78 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $260.00–265.00 | $262.56 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 4 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $357.50–360.00 | $358.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 4 | $337.50–340.00 | $338.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 2 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 828 | 2 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.45 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,065–1,635 | 1,237 | 6 | $129.00–132.00 | $130.43 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,340–1,405 | 1,373 | 2 | $135.00–136.00 | $135.51 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,135–1,270 | 1,198 | 6 | $120.00–126.00 | $124.54 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,385–1,475 | 1,440 | 3 | $125.00–129.00 | $127.38 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,260 | 1,140 | 2 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,320–2,025 | 1,764 | 4 | $155.00–156.00 | $155.19 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,840 | 1,840 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,510 | 1,510 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
History
Arab Livestock Market price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Heifers Medium and Large · 1-2, 750–800 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1-2, 850–900 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1-2, 750–800 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | $321.00 | $326.25 | $359.00 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $320.50 | $333.50 | $353.50 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $317.00 | $317.00 | $351.50 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $314.00 | not reported | not reported |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $316.00 | $315.00 | $340.50 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | not reported | $319.00 | not reported |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $305.00 | $314.50 | not reported |
| Sep 1, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $345.50 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $307.00 | not reported | not reported |
| Aug 18, 2026 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Aug 11, 2026 | not reported | $323.80 | $349.00 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $336.00 | not reported | not reported |
| Jul 21, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $359.50 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $338.33 | not reported | $350.00 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Jun 23, 2026 | $341.00 | $347.75 | not reported |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 554 | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 421 | 83 |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 258 | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 457 | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Cattle sale | 460 | 83 |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 120 | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 593 | 80 |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 362 | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 499 | 84 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 511 | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 350 | 61 |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 290 | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 352 | 72 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 246 | 70 |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 545 | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Cattle sale | 281 | 57 |
| Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 278 | 2 |
| Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Cattle sale | 331 | 65 |
| Tue, Aug 18, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 112 | 1 |
| Tue, Aug 18, 2026 | Cattle sale | 283 | 51 |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 673 | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | Cattle sale | 347 | 68 |
| Tue, Aug 4, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 190 | 2 |
| Tue, Aug 4, 2026 | Cattle sale | 384 | 68 |
| Tue, Jul 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 240 | 50 |
| Tue, Jul 21, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 65 | 1 |
| Tue, Jul 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 380 | 68 |
| Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 509 | 5 |
| Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 325 | 70 |
| Tue, Jul 7, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 254 | 2 |
Questions
Questions about Arab Livestock Market
When is the next sale at Arab Livestock Market?
Tuesday, November 3: Feeder Cattle Board Sale. The barn sells on Tuesdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so check with the barn before you haul.
Where is Arab Livestock Market?
Arab, Alabama. Get directions.
What sold at Arab Livestock Market most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Tuesday, October 27 sale with 554 head: feeder heifers, feeder steers. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Arab Livestock Market prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Arab Livestock Market Feeder Cattle Board Sale - Arab, AL (AMS_1979). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What other livestock sales are near Arab?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Cullman Stockyard (Cullman, AL, Tue Nov 3), Ashville Stockyard (Ashville, AL, Mon Nov 9), Valley Livestock (Moulton, AL, Wed Nov 4) and United Producers Inc (Fayetteville, TN, Tue Nov 3). Distances are straight-line from Arab.
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