Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Report date Apr 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
Apr 21Sale shown
131Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle sold 8.00 to 10.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold 10.00 lower, slaughter bulls market lightly tested. 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 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 890 | 890 | 1 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 228 | 5 | $575.00–590.00 | $582.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 286 | 4 | $555.00–565.00 | $560.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $450.00–455.00 | $451.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 522 | 5 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 9 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 4 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 10 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $500.00–505.00 | $502.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 438 | 4 | $435.00–445.00 | $439.91 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $390.00–395.00 | $393.31 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
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 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | $2,550–2,750 | $2,630 |
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 | $3,000–3,150 | $3,075 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 14 | $3,400–3,750 | $3,521.43 |
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 | 3 | $1,950–2,350 | $2,100 |
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