Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, October 12, 2026
Report date Oct 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 12, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 1:10 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ashville Stockyard - Ashville, AL (AMS_2003)
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380Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and bulls sold steady, feeder heifers sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold steady, slaughter bulls sold 4.00 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 | 1,715 | 1,715 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,105–1,205 | 1,172 | 3 | $125.00–126.00 | $125.31 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,690 | 1,690 | 1 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 6 | $465.00–480.00 | $470.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 484 | 5 | $380.00–385.00 | $381.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 534 | 7 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 8 | $345.00–355.00 | $349.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $308.00–310.00 | $308.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 5 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 6 | $365.00–375.00 | $370.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 522 | 13 | $330.00–340.00 | $337.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 6 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 3 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 9 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.61 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 522 | 5 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $318.00–325.00 | $322.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $250.00–255.00 | $252.55 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 10 | $320.00–326.00 | $324.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $284.00–290.00 | $287.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 443 | 2 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 6 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 10 | $308.00–315.00 | $309.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 564 | 7 | $302.00–310.00 | $304.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $295.00–300.00 | $298.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 472 | 15 | $312.00–322.00 | $316.55 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $296.00 | $296.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 4 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 4 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 3 | $375.00–385.00 | $381.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $345.00–355.00 | $351.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 6 | $360.00–365.00 | $361.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 6 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 681 | 4 | $296.00–302.00 | $300.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 15 | $2,600–3,200 | $2,863.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 2 | $3,700 | $3,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | $2,900–3,300 | $3,060 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | $2,000–2,250 | $2,183.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 12 | $2,100–2,500 | $2,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | $2,200–2,450 | $2,333.33 |
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 | 10 | $4,100–4,450 | $4,290 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 14 | $3,500–4,000 | $3,771.43 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 10 | $2,500–3,300 | $2,880 |
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 | 7 | $1,750–2,000 | $1,850 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenFancy | 6 | $2,600–2,725 | $2,683.33 |
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