Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, March 16, 2026
Report date Mar 16, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 16, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
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Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder classes sold 4.00 to 8.00 higher with instances up to 12.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 4 | $620.00–635.00 | $623.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 308 | 3 | $585.00–595.00 | $591.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $560.00–575.00 | $569.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $545.00–560.00 | $548.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 3 | $525.00–535.00 | $531.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 4 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 466 | 11 | $475.00–485.00 | $478.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 4 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 607 | 5 | $400.00–415.00 | $408.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 744 | 4 | $340.00–350.00 | $342.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 784 | 8 | $320.00–325.00 | $321.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 228 | 8 | $530.00–540.00 | $538.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 372 | 13 | $480.00–490.00 | $484.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 414 | 11 | $475.00–480.00 | $477.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 461 | 8 | $455.00–465.00 | $457.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 8 | $435.00–445.00 | $440.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 582 | 3 | $400.00–410.00 | $406.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 758 | 3 | $275.00–285.00 | $281.64 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $570.00–585.00 | $577.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 3 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $485.00–495.00 | $489.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $465.00–475.00 | $468.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 6 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 2 | $355.00–360.00 | $357.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 794 | 5 | $340.00–345.00 | $340.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 5 | $500.00–505.00 | $503.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $470.00–485.00 | $479.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 487 | 6 | $450.00–465.00 | $454.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $430.00–445.00 | $433.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $515.00–520.00 | $517.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 6 | $470.00–480.00 | $474.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $445.00–455.00 | $450.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 5 | $425.00–435.00 | $428.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $410.00–415.00 | $411.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 337 | 9 | $480.00–495.00 | $484.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 384 | 13 | $430.00–445.00 | $434.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 5 | $410.00–415.00 | $413.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,135–1,240 | 1,170 | 3 | $166.00–170.00 | $168.59 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,215–1,225 | 1,220 | 2 | $176.00–179.00 | $177.51 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,125 | 1,125 | 3 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,125–1,165 | 1,145 | 2 | $157.00–163.00 | $159.95 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,085 | 1,085 | 3 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,585–1,620 | 1,603 | 2 | $193.00–198.00 | $195.53 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
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 | $2,500–2,700 | $2,566.67 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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 | 2 | $2,850–3,000 | $2,925 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,300–2,400 | $2,350 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,300–3,600 | $3,450 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 7 | $1,100–1,350 | $1,207.14 |
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