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Cattle sale, Monday, May 11, 2026
Report date May 11, 2026 · Published by USDA May 11, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ashville Stockyard - Ashville, AL (AMS_2003)
May 11Sale shown
304Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle sold unevenly steady. Slaughter cows sold 4.00 to 6.00 lower, slaughter bulls sold steady to 1.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
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 | 1,890–2,140 | 2,048 | 3 | $207.00–213.00 | $210.22 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,210–1,260 | 1,235 | 2 | $179.00–181.00 | $180.02 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,390–1,590 | 1,462 | 3 | $182.00–185.00 | $183.68 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,170–1,390 | 1,280 | 2 | $190.00–192.00 | $191.09 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,360 | 1,360 | 2 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 960–1,070 | 1,015 | 2 | $151.00–157.00 | $154.16 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 940 | 940 | 1 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 965–1,070 | 1,018 | 2 | $140.00–166.00 | $153.67 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $374.00–376.00 | $374.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 3 | $362.00–372.00 | $367.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 413 | 3 | $430.00–435.00 | $433.27 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $342.00–344.00 | $343.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 778 | 2 | $308.00–315.00 | $311.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
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 | 20 | $3,950–4,650 | $4,322.50 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 6 | $4,950 | $4,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 4 | $3,500–3,700 | $3,600 |
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) | 4 | $2,250–2,500 | $2,387.50 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Fancy | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | $2,600–3,100 | $2,840 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 2 | $3,900–4,300 | $4,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | $3,300–3,500 | $3,360 |
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 | 20 | $2,050–3,050 | $2,362.50 |
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