Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 18, 2026
Report date May 18, 2026 · Published by USDA May 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
May 18Sale shown
366Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 4.00 to 10.00 higher. Feeder classes sold 2.00 to 8.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady. Trade active with moderate to good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $635.00 | $635.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $560.00–565.00 | $562.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $605.00–610.00 | $607.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $455.00–465.00 | $459.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 677 | 3 | $385.00–395.00 | $391.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $690.00 | $690.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $670.00–680.00 | $674.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 5 | $580.00–585.00 | $581.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 3 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 5 | $530.00–545.00 | $532.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $480.00–490.00 | $486.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 7 | $460.00–475.00 | $462.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $420.00–435.00 | $424.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $395.00–410.00 | $402.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 5 | $355.00–370.00 | $360.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 3 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 763 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 235 | 3 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 285 | 3 | $590.00–600.00 | $593.10 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 328 | 6 | $560.00–570.00 | $563.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 412 | 5 | $490.00–505.00 | $496.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 5 | $460.00–470.00 | $468.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 10 | $420.00–430.00 | $424.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $375.00–390.00 | $384.94 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 279 | 4 | $620.00–635.00 | $623.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $550.00–560.00 | $555.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 319 | 4 | $495.00–510.00 | $498.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 4 | $485.00–495.00 | $487.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 6 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 8 | $430.00–445.00 | $433.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 512 | 3 | $410.00–420.00 | $413.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $370.00–385.00 | $374.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 3 | $355.00–360.00 | $356.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 4 | $325.00–335.00 | $329.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 387 | 5 | $455.00–465.00 | $463.17 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 7 | $435.00–445.00 | $437.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $405.00–420.00 | $408.66 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $375.00–385.00 | $378.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 4 | $335.00–350.00 | $342.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,215–1,390 | 1,355 | 5 | $172.00–175.00 | $174.46 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,205–1,280 | 1,265 | 5 | $182.00–186.00 | $182.76 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,320–1,425 | 1,355 | 3 | $162.00–168.00 | $165.90 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 880–1,065 | 1,028 | 5 | $155.00–159.00 | $155.68 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,025–1,165 | 1,095 | 2 | $164.00–165.00 | $164.47 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 850–880 | 871 | 10 | $140.00–146.00 | $141.76 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,405–1,890 | 1,502 | 5 | $212.00–218.00 | $216.49 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,540–1,590 | 1,557 | 3 | $225.00–228.00 | $226.98 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,380 | 1,380 | 3 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | $2,150 | $2,150 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,460 | $2,460 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | $1,350–1,580 | $1,442 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | $1,695–1,830 | $1,740 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | $1,925–2,270 | $1,994 |
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 | $3,350–3,450 | $3,400 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,800–3,050 | $2,925 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,050–2,350 | $2,200 |
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 | 17 | $1,590–1,720 | $1,643.53 |
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