Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 4, 2026
Report date May 4, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ashville Stockyard - Ashville, AL (AMS_2003)
May 4Sale shown
332Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder cattle sold unevenly steady. Slaughter cows market lightly tested slaughter bulls sold 2.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 4 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 4 | $495.00–505.00 | $500.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 10 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 4 | $555.00–560.00 | $557.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 489 | 10 | $450.00–460.00 | $451.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 18 | $388.00–398.00 | $397.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 6 | $372.00–380.00 | $375.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 4 | $352.00–360.00 | $356.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 394 | 7 | $450.00–475.00 | $457.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $435.00–445.00 | $439.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 505 | 3 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 576 | 9 | $370.00–374.00 | $371.82 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $347.00–348.00 | $347.49 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 284 | 5 | $620.00–630.00 | $624.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $380.00–390.00 | $386.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 4 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $445.00–455.00 | $450.09 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 10 | $464.00 | $464.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 543 | 2 | $398.00–400.00 | $399.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 21 | $388.00–400.00 | $399.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 6 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 4 | $470.00–480.00 | $476.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 4 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 5 | $366.00–376.00 | $368.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $356.00–365.00 | $362.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $445.00–452.00 | $446.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 482 | 3 | $430.00–432.00 | $431.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $320.00–324.00 | $322.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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 | 6 | $3,550–3,850 | $3,733.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 10 | $4,650–5,400 | $4,980 |
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) | 2 | $1,950–2,250 | $2,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,500–2,850 | $2,733.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 3 | $4,450 | $4,450 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 8 | $2,300–3,100 | $2,662.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,120–1,140 | 1,133 | 3 | $169.00–171.00 | $170.34 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,390–1,655 | 1,523 | 2 | $189.00–191.00 | $189.91 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,340–1,935 | 1,638 | 2 | $210.00–214.00 | $211.64 |
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