Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Report date May 5, 2026 · Published by USDA May 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
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230Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers sold unevenly steady, feeder bulls and heifers sold sharply higher. Slaughter cows and bulls market lightly tested. 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 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 687 | 3 | $390.00–398.00 | $392.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 761 | 4 | $350.00–365.00 | $361.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 9 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,020 | 3 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 3 | $450.00–460.00 | $456.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $530.00–535.00 | $532.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $470.00–475.00 | $471.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $410.00–415.00 | $413.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 4 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 4 | $385.00–395.00 | $387.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 3 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 976 | 4 | $287.00 | $287.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 6 | $445.00–455.00 | $450.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 4 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $398.00 | $398.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 486 | 5 | $430.00–435.00 | $431.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $620.00–630.00 | $625.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 3 | $550.00–560.00 | $553.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 6 | $520.00–530.00 | $524.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $495.00–500.00 | $496.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 459 | 5 | $480.00–490.00 | $485.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 5 | $505.00–515.00 | $511.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $400.00–415.00 | $409.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 381 | 5 | $495.00–500.00 | $497.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 572 | 5 | $375.00–382.00 | $378.84 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,550–2,600 | $2,575 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $1,850–2,200 | $2,037.50 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | $1,700–2,100 | $1,916.67 |
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 | 2 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
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