Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Report date Aug 11, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 11, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
Aug 11Sale shown
103Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle sold unevenly steady. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 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 | 1,260–1,290 | 1,275 | 2 | $173.00–181.00 | $177.05 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,105–1,315 | 1,187 | 3 | $163.00–165.00 | $164.01 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 990–1,040 | 1,015 | 2 | $147.00–150.00 | $148.54 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,905 | 1,905 | 1 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $413.00–415.00 | $413.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $398.00–400.00 | $398.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 6 | $358.00–368.00 | $364.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 393 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 3 | $348.00–353.00 | $351.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $300.00–308.00 | $303.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 677 | 3 | $285.00–290.00 | $288.33 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $363.00–370.00 | $366.47 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $423.00 | $423.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $365.00–368.00 | $365.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $408.00 | $408.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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) | 5 | $2,350–3,300 | $2,760 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $3,150–3,500 | $3,325 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | $4,900–5,100 | $5,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 6 | $4,200–4,400 | $4,316.67 |
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