Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 6, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 3:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
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161Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle sold sharply lower. Slaughter cows sold sharply lower, slaughter bulls sold steady. Replacement cows and pair sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 2,090 | 2,090 | 1 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,105–1,370 | 1,211 | 5 | $128.00–130.00 | $129.44 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,140–1,245 | 1,219 | 4 | $133.00–135.00 | $133.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,310–1,390 | 1,350 | 2 | $130.00–132.00 | $130.97 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 930–1,090 | 1,000 | 3 | $110.00–115.00 | $112.64 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,080 | 1,080 | 2 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $408.00–410.00 | $408.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 5 | $325.00–335.00 | $328.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 3 | $318.00–323.00 | $319.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $400.00–403.00 | $401.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $273.00–275.00 | $274.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $270.00–275.00 | $272.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 8 | $320.00–323.00 | $321.27 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $365.00–375.00 | $368.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $313.00 | $313.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $353.00–358.00 | $354.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 3 | $312.00–318.00 | $314.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 479 | 6 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $303.00 | $303.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $292.00–293.00 | $292.51 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $454.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 3 | $395.00–400.00 | $398.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $320.00–333.00 | $326.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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