Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 6, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 11:55 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arab Livestock Market - Arab, AL (AMS_1991)
Oct 6Sale shown
593Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold unevenly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder calves. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,015–1,555 | 1,230 | 15 | $130.00–137.00 | $133.14 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,050–1,465 | 1,200 | 4 | $139.00–145.00 | $141.19 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 980–1,330 | 1,131 | 4 | $125.00–128.00 | $126.72 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,450–1,765 | 1,582 | 5 | $140.00–143.00 | $141.37 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,305–1,550 | 1,428 | 2 | $145.00–149.00 | $147.17 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,185–1,635 | 1,336 | 7 | $132.00–137.50 | $135.17 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 840–1,315 | 1,100 | 9 | $120.00–127.00 | $123.29 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,105–1,160 | 1,133 | 2 | $129.00–132.00 | $130.46 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 915–980 | 948 | 2 | $109.00–110.00 | $109.52 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,170–2,065 | 1,682 | 5 | $175.00–183.00 | $179.35 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,100 | 2,100 | 1 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,445–1,605 | 1,525 | 2 | $165.00–170.00 | $167.63 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 457 | 9 | $370.00–387.00 | $383.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 21 | $342.50–356.00 | $351.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 4 | $320.00–327.50 | $324.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 671 | 4 | $312.50–315.00 | $313.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 3 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $415.00–425.00 | $420.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 369 | 5 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 8 | $370.00–385.00 | $375.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 10 | $350.00–365.00 | $354.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 10 | $335.00–350.00 | $341.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 13 | $320.00–336.00 | $327.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 613 | 4 | $307.50–317.50 | $312.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $300.00–307.50 | $303.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $350.00–365.00 | $360.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 523 | 7 | $320.00–332.50 | $324.31 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 6 | $295.00–302.50 | $299.60 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 3 | $450.00–465.00 | $455.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 4 | $355.00–370.00 | $360.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 13 | $332.50–355.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 674 | 7 | $320.00–330.00 | $324.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 7 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $485.00–500.00 | $492.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $450.00–460.00 | $453.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 9 | $415.00–440.00 | $431.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 10 | $390.00–410.00 | $402.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 13 | $375.00–387.50 | $379.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 16 | $350.00–367.50 | $356.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 11 | $330.00–349.00 | $336.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 12 | $315.00–330.00 | $322.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 676 | 7 | $300.00–315.00 | $307.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 722 | 6 | $290.00–305.00 | $299.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $287.50–290.00 | $288.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 386 | 7 | $400.00–410.00 | $401.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 441 | 7 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 477 | 11 | $350.00–370.00 | $360.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 521 | 11 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 579 | 7 | $320.00–325.00 | $321.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 626 | 5 | $300.00–310.00 | $306.56 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 561 | 20 | $399.00 | $399.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 25 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 542 | 3 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 11 | $372.50–377.50 | $374.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $357.50–360.00 | $358.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
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) | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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