Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Report date May 12, 2026 · Published by USDA May 12, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
May 12Sale shown
148Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and heifers sold 5.00 to 8.00 higher, feeder bulls sold sharply higher. Slaughter cows sold 8.00 to 10.00 higher, slaughter bulls sold 4.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $545.00–550.00 | $548.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $520.00–525.00 | $522.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $510.00–525.00 | $514.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $405.00–410.00 | $406.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $343.00–345.00 | $343.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 358 | 3 | $520.00–525.00 | $523.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 4 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $448.00 | $448.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 6 | $375.00–382.00 | $378.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $360.00–363.00 | $361.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 717 | 3 | $330.00–332.00 | $330.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 619 | 5 | $333.00–343.00 | $337.79 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 678 | 3 | $323.00–333.00 | $327.59 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $422.00–428.00 | $424.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $388.00 | $388.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 6 | $440.00–455.00 | $444.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $403.00 | $403.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 3 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $445.00–450.00 | $447.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 439 | 8 | $430.00–442.00 | $438.27 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $428.00–430.00 | $428.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 526 | 5 | $378.00–388.00 | $381.23 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 2 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 940–1,320 | 1,118 | 6 | $175.00–180.00 | $177.52 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 920–1,205 | 1,138 | 5 | $170.00–172.00 | $170.83 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,290–1,365 | 1,335 | 5 | $178.00–182.00 | $179.18 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,405 | 1,405 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,080–1,120 | 1,100 | 2 | $155.00–160.00 | $157.55 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 880 | 880 | 1 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $1,950–2,050 | $2,000 |
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 | 4 | $1,950–2,200 | $2,012.50 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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 | 6 | $4,250–4,400 | $4,350 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,685 | 1,685 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,690 | 1,690 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
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