Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Report date May 19, 2026 · Published by USDA May 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
May 19Sale shown
179Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and heifers sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher, feeder bulls sold 8.00 to 10.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher, slaughter bulls market lightly tested. 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 | 323 | 3 | $600.00–620.00 | $613.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $500.00–505.00 | $501.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $433.00 | $433.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $388.00 | $388.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 3 | $450.00–455.00 | $451.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $430.00–440.00 | $433.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 5 | $490.00–505.00 | $499.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 6 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 458 | 3 | $420.00–440.00 | $426.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $410.00–420.00 | $415.10 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $385.00–390.00 | $387.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $300.00–302.00 | $300.99 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $403.00–405.00 | $403.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $380.00–383.00 | $381.48 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $470.00–480.00 | $473.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $393.00 | $393.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 5 | $460.00–465.00 | $461.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $397.00–398.00 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $382.00 | $382.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 367 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.73 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $430.00–435.00 | $433.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 467 | 6 | $405.00–415.00 | $411.66 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,010–1,290 | 1,150 | 2 | $177.00–181.00 | $179.24 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,335–1,655 | 1,495 | 2 | $177.00–180.00 | $178.34 |
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 | $3,400–3,900 | $3,616.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,600–3,250 | $2,925 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,350–2,450 | $2,400 |
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 | 2 | $1,700–1,900 | $1,800 |
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