Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, March 30, 2026
Report date Mar 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 31, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
Mar 30Sale shown
420Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder cattle sold steady to 3.00 higher with instances of 10.00 higher on feeder cattle under 500 lbs. Replacement cows sold steady on a light supply. There were no pairs recorded. Trade moderate with moderate to good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 5 | $500.00–510.00 | $501.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 7 | $425.00–432.00 | $428.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 6 | $400.00–415.00 | $405.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 4 | $380.00–385.00 | $381.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $520.00–535.00 | $527.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $485.00–490.00 | $487.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 441 | 7 | $470.00–480.00 | $472.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 15 | $445.00–460.00 | $451.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 4 | $390.00–405.00 | $393.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 5 | $370.00–380.00 | $372.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 4 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 661 | 5 | $330.00–345.00 | $335.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 2 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 336 | 8 | $505.00–510.00 | $505.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 360 | 14 | $455.00–470.00 | $462.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 438 | 6 | $440.00–450.00 | $441.63 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 477 | 9 | $420.00–430.00 | $424.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 5 | $335.00–350.00 | $343.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $305.00–320.00 | $309.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $270.00–285.00 | $277.65 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 3 | $495.00–500.00 | $496.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $495.00–510.00 | $502.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $445.00–450.00 | $447.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 613 | 3 | $420.00–430.00 | $426.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $405.00–425.00 | $414.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 632 | 3 | $345.00–360.00 | $349.79 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 5 | $565.00–580.00 | $576.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $535.00–550.00 | $542.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 442 | 3 | $520.00–535.00 | $524.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 5 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 268 | 4 | $585.00–600.00 | $588.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 308 | 3 | $535.00–550.00 | $539.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $520.00–525.00 | $522.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 5 | $505.00–510.00 | $508.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 12 | $475.00–495.00 | $486.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 4 | $440.00–450.00 | $447.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $390.00–405.00 | $397.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.55 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 3 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 368 | 9 | $500.00–510.00 | $503.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 411 | 9 | $475.00–485.00 | $477.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 474 | 7 | $445.00–460.00 | $447.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 538 | 7 | $415.00–430.00 | $425.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 581 | 7 | $385.00–395.00 | $390.61 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.84 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,195–1,400 | 1,312 | 7 | $177.00–179.00 | $177.78 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,205–1,370 | 1,288 | 2 | $181.00–184.00 | $182.60 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,160–1,430 | 1,310 | 9 | $170.00–173.00 | $171.82 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 955–1,135 | 1,056 | 16 | $156.00–162.00 | $158.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 915–1,005 | 992 | 7 | $167.00–170.00 | $167.40 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 880–1,030 | 955 | 6 | $142.00–147.00 | $144.70 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,415–1,565 | 1,490 | 4 | $198.00–200.00 | $199.05 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,505–2,120 | 1,813 | 2 | $207.00–211.00 | $209.34 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,400–1,490 | 1,445 | 2 | $189.00–190.00 | $189.48 |
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 | $1,790–1,870 | $1,854 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $3,225 | $3,225 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $1,625–1,720 | $1,656.67 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 7 | $1,235–1,425 | $1,316.43 |
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