Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 4, 2026
Report date May 4, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
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Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Feeder classes sold sharply higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady. Trade active with 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 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 3 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $505.00–515.00 | $510.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 10 | $480.00–495.00 | $484.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 5 | $445.00–455.00 | $448.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 4 | $420.00–435.00 | $423.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 243 | 4 | $585.00–590.00 | $586.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 3 | $540.00–550.00 | $546.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $515.00–520.00 | $518.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 5 | $475.00–490.00 | $480.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 4 | $445.00–455.00 | $450.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 16 | $415.00–430.00 | $421.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 7 | $395.00–410.00 | $397.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $365.00–375.00 | $369.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 693 | 6 | $330.00–345.00 | $332.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 314 | 7 | $490.00–495.00 | $492.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 362 | 3 | $480.00–490.00 | $486.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 429 | 8 | $435.00–450.00 | $444.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 483 | 4 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $370.00–380.00 | $373.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 720 | 3 | $305.00–310.00 | $306.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 777 | 3 | $285.00–290.00 | $286.65 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 337 | 3 | $590.00–595.00 | $593.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $565.00–570.00 | $567.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 457 | 5 | $515.00–520.00 | $517.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 344 | 4 | $560.00–570.00 | $567.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 386 | 5 | $540.00–555.00 | $546.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 442 | 8 | $515.00–525.00 | $521.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 8 | $500.00–510.00 | $501.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 11 | $455.00–470.00 | $460.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 21 | $385.00–440.00 | $425.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 631 | 10 | $390.00–405.00 | $394.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 663 | 5 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 5 | $335.00–345.00 | $338.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 277 | 7 | $560.00–565.00 | $561.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 329 | 5 | $530.00–545.00 | $539.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 382 | 9 | $490.00–505.00 | $499.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 5 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 473 | 13 | $450.00–465.00 | $458.20 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 7 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $346.75 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 795 | 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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,600–2,700 | $2,650 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 8 | $1,720–1,840 | $1,795 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | $2,000–2,300 | $2,085.71 |
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 | $2,900 | $2,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,400–3,500 | $3,450 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,330–1,650 | 1,490 | 2 | $196.00–199.00 | $197.66 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,580–1,590 | 1,585 | 2 | $179.00–183.00 | $180.99 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,205–1,435 | 1,358 | 21 | $162.00–168.00 | $166.23 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,160–1,300 | 1,183 | 6 | $171.00–177.00 | $172.10 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 875–1,125 | 969 | 8 | $145.00–150.00 | $147.18 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,065–1,125 | 1,089 | 10 | $155.00–160.00 | $157.07 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 905–1,065 | 969 | 10 | $132.00–140.00 | $135.52 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $495.00–510.00 | $498.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 609 | 5 | $430.00–440.00 | $432.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 441 | 5 | $540.00–550.00 | $546.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 464 | 8 | $520.00–535.00 | $523.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 5 | $455.00–465.00 | $458.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 11 | $430.00–440.00 | $432.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 3 | $415.00–420.00 | $418.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $370.00–385.00 | $380.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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