Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, October 26, 2026
Report date Oct 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 27, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 2:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ashville Stockyard - Ashville, AL (AMS_2003)
Oct 26Sale shown
98Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle market not recorded. Slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 lower, slaughter bulls sold 5.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
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 | 945–1,290 | 1,178 | 5 | $127.00–135.00 | $131.35 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,120–1,255 | 1,184 | 8 | $120.00–125.00 | $123.72 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,320–1,565 | 1,443 | 2 | $135.00–138.00 | $136.63 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,455 | 1,455 | 1 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 930–1,230 | 1,123 | 7 | $111.00–116.00 | $112.73 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 910–1,190 | 1,050 | 2 | $106.00–109.00 | $107.70 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,780–1,980 | 1,880 | 2 | $173.00–174.00 | $173.53 |
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 | 8 | $3,400–3,600 | $3,487.50 |
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) | 2 | $1,750–1,900 | $1,825 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 7 | $2,350–2,750 | $2,492.86 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | $2,350–2,400 | $2,375 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $1,950–2,100 | $2,062.50 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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 | 24 | $1,700–2,350 | $1,941.67 |
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