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Cattle sale, Monday, October 26, 2026
Report date Oct 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 27, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 8:05 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 6.00 lower. Feeder classes sold 3.00 to 10.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady to firm. Trade moderate to good demand on feeder cattle.
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 | 1,480–1,490 | 1,487 | 3 | $167.00–169.00 | $168.34 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,385–1,580 | 1,531 | 4 | $176.00–179.00 | $178.32 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,335 | 1,335 | 3 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,255–1,295 | 1,264 | 9 | $132.00–133.00 | $132.77 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,205–1,275 | 1,244 | 16 | $137.00–140.00 | $138.73 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 980–1,150 | 1,037 | 15 | $120.00–125.00 | $123.15 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,110–1,140 | 1,122 | 10 | $129.00–132.00 | $130.22 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 955–1,000 | 976 | 15 | $110.00–114.00 | $111.91 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 7 | $326.00–332.00 | $326.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $310.00–318.00 | $315.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 6 | $420.00–430.00 | $421.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 9 | $385.00–400.00 | $393.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 408 | 5 | $345.00–350.00 | $346.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 10 | $310.00–340.00 | $323.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 9 | $300.00–328.00 | $314.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $296.00 | $296.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 621 | 5 | $270.00–290.00 | $275.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 324 | 5 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 363 | 9 | $350.00–360.00 | $353.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 9 | $320.00–330.00 | $323.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 455 | 6 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 730 | 4 | $250.00–266.00 | $262.08 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $435.00–440.00 | $437.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 3 | $515.00–530.00 | $519.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 313 | 6 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 5 | $390.00–400.00 | $392.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 11 | $365.00–380.00 | $367.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 15 | $350.00–362.00 | $353.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 559 | 4 | $328.00–332.00 | $328.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 3 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 4 | $440.00–455.00 | $443.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 9 | $420.00–430.00 | $423.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 443 | 10 | $355.00–370.00 | $364.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 10 | $345.00–355.00 | $351.13 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 8 | $330.00–344.00 | $336.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 586 | 7 | $310.00–316.00 | $312.55 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 617 | 5 | $298.00–307.00 | $303.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 683 | 8 | $278.00–280.00 | $278.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 795 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $434.00 | $434.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $430.00–445.00 | $437.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $378.00–390.00 | $383.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 543 | 4 | $372.00–378.00 | $374.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $346.00–350.00 | $347.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 392 | 7 | $385.00–400.00 | $389.21 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 3 | $4,025 | $4,025 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 22 | $3,850–4,000 | $3,944.32 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Fancy | 6 | $4,100–4,200 | $4,133.33 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | $3,000 | $3,000 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 13 | $3,400–3,600 | $3,553.85 |
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 | $2,000–2,130 | $2,065 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 8 | $1,420–1,545 | $1,498.13 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $1,725–1,775 | $1,741.67 |
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 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 22 | $1,175–1,430 | $1,302.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 3 | $3,800–4,000 | $3,933.33 |
History
Dothan Livestock Co. price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 600–650 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 500–550 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 550–600 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $315.28 | not reported | $326.87 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $300.00 | $386.01 | $330.00 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $313.01 | $378.99 | not reported |
| Oct 5, 2026 | not reported | $385.00 | not reported |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $318.68 | $372.52 | $328.69 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $320.00 | $366.81 | $325.32 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $307.29 | $370.04 | $326.02 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $329.79 | $378.00 | $333.18 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $337.02 | $393.91 | $347.10 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $332.20 | $393.56 | $343.52 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $327.59 | $387.57 | $342.19 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $342.49 | $440.05 | $363.99 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $360.00 | $470.00 | $371.01 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $356.68 | $485.02 | $377.49 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $360.00 | $486.71 | $378.22 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Cattle sale | 579 | 74 |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 733 | 97 |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Cattle sale | 277 | 74 |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Cattle sale | 379 | 77 |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 498 | 80 |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 286 | 76 |
| Mon, Aug 31, 2026 | Cattle sale | 436 | 90 |
| Mon, Aug 24, 2026 | Cattle sale | 347 | 75 |
| Mon, Aug 17, 2026 | Cattle sale | 459 | 81 |
| Mon, Aug 10, 2026 | Cattle sale | 599 | 98 |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Cattle sale | 478 | 92 |
| Mon, Jul 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 579 | 99 |
| Mon, Jul 20, 2026 | Cattle sale | 607 | 90 |
| Mon, Jul 13, 2026 | Cattle sale | 667 | 84 |
| Mon, Jul 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 513 | 88 |
| Mon, Jun 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 420 | 79 |
| Mon, Jun 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 385 | 82 |
| Mon, Jun 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 359 | 67 |
| Mon, Jun 1, 2026 | Cattle sale | 579 | 86 |
| Mon, May 18, 2026 | Cattle sale | 366 | 83 |
| Mon, May 11, 2026 | Cattle sale | 342 | 65 |
| Mon, May 4, 2026 | Cattle sale | 561 | 73 |
| Mon, Apr 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 754 | 87 |
| Mon, Apr 13, 2026 | Cattle sale | 686 | 83 |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 318 | 67 |
| Mon, Mar 30, 2026 | Cattle sale | 420 | 76 |
| Mon, Mar 23, 2026 | Cattle sale | 597 | 83 |
| Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | Cattle sale | 364 | 73 |
| Mon, Mar 9, 2026 | Cattle sale | 419 | 78 |
| Mon, Mar 2, 2026 | Cattle sale | 496 | 86 |
Questions
Questions about Dothan Livestock Co.
When is the next sale at Dothan Livestock Co.?
Monday, November 9: Cattle sale. The barn sells on Mondays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so check with the barn before you haul.
Where is Dothan Livestock Co.?
Dothan, Alabama. Get directions.
What sold at Dothan Livestock Co. most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Monday, October 26 sale with 579 head: slaughter bulls, slaughter cows, feeder heifers, feeder bulls, feeder steers, bred heifers and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Dothan Livestock Co. prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What other livestock sales are near Dothan?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Mosely Livestock (Blakely, GA, Tue Nov 3), Coffee County Stockyards (New Brockton, AL, Mon Nov 9), Seminole Livestock Exchange (Donalsonville, GA, Mon Nov 9), South Alabama Stockyards (Brundidge, AL, Wed Nov 4) and Opp Livestock (Opp, AL, Tue Nov 3). Distances are straight-line from Dothan.
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