Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 11, 2026
Report date May 11, 2026 · Published by USDA May 11, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
May 11Sale shown
342Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 3.00 to 10.00 higher. Feeder classes sold 2.00 to 8.00 higher with instances up to 15.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady on a light supply. 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 | 328 | 3 | $575.00–590.00 | $584.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 9 | $530.00–540.00 | $534.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 8 | $480.00–495.00 | $489.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 7 | $440.00–455.00 | $446.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 2 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 4 | $480.00–490.00 | $485.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 6 | $460.00–470.00 | $463.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 10 | $445.00–460.00 | $452.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 13 | $425.00–435.00 | $429.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 4 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $470.00–480.00 | $473.13 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 481 | 7 | $415.00–430.00 | $425.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 5 | $360.00–370.00 | $366.14 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 3 | $635.00 | $635.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 4 | $620.00–635.00 | $627.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 384 | 4 | $600.00–605.00 | $603.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $510.00–525.00 | $517.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 6 | $470.00–480.00 | $473.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $410.00–415.00 | $413.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 293 | 5 | $605.00–615.00 | $611.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $585.00–595.00 | $589.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 389 | 4 | $550.00–565.00 | $561.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 441 | 10 | $535.00–570.00 | $545.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 11 | $450.00–465.00 | $458.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 11 | $410.00–425.00 | $419.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 662 | 7 | $370.00–380.00 | $372.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 295 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 4 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 5 | $475.00–485.00 | $479.14 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 456 | 6 | $450.00–465.00 | $452.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 4 | $415.00–430.00 | $422.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 563 | 3 | $370.00–385.00 | $375.15 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 640 | 4 | $340.00–350.00 | $347.56 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $480.00–490.00 | $484.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,285–1,365 | 1,325 | 2 | $162.00–168.00 | $164.91 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,190–1,225 | 1,216 | 4 | $174.00–176.00 | $174.49 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 950–1,165 | 1,093 | 3 | $155.00–160.00 | $156.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 950–1,075 | 1,013 | 2 | $165.00–166.00 | $165.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 950–1,000 | 980 | 5 | $145.00–147.00 | $145.78 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,535–1,820 | 1,713 | 8 | $198.00–204.00 | $201.98 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,740–1,935 | 1,805 | 3 | $209.00–215.00 | $211.14 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,365–1,385 | 1,377 | 5 | $178.00–182.00 | $180.41 |
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 | 8 | $1,115–1,325 | $1,272.50 |
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) | 5 | $2,450–2,575 | $2,475 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,990 | $2,990 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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 | $3,500 | $3,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,800–2,850 | $2,825 |
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