Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 24, 2026
Report date Aug 24, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 24, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
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347Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold 8.00 to 15.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold sharply lower on a light test. Feeder cattle sold 2.00 to 8.00 lower with instances up to 20.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady to firm. Trade moderate 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 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 12 | $346.00–352.00 | $346.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 606 | 5 | $340.00–346.00 | $341.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 3 | $425.00–430.00 | $426.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 14 | $350.00–358.00 | $351.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 5 | $335.00–342.00 | $337.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 617 | 5 | $330.00–335.00 | $333.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 272 | 3 | $460.00–470.00 | $463.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 392 | 3 | $390.00–405.00 | $394.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 3 | $375.00–385.00 | $381.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 6 | $348.00–356.00 | $349.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 12 | $328.00–336.00 | $332.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 4 | $326.00–328.00 | $327.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 616 | 5 | $312.00–318.00 | $314.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $288.00 | $288.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 240 | 2 | $395.00–405.00 | $399.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 319 | 4 | $355.00–370.00 | $358.71 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $340.00–350.00 | $344.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $326.00–330.00 | $329.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $665.00 | $665.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 4 | $495.00–505.00 | $497.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $420.00–425.00 | $421.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 263 | 8 | $555.00–560.00 | $555.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 4 | $465.00–480.00 | $472.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 3 | $435.00–440.00 | $436.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 6 | $390.00–400.00 | $391.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $345.00–358.00 | $353.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 4 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 238 | 2 | $560.00–575.00 | $567.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 326 | 4 | $440.00–450.00 | $442.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 376 | 8 | $405.00–420.00 | $408.94 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 427 | 7 | $350.00–365.00 | $352.21 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 519 | 9 | $320.00–330.00 | $324.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 718 | 3 | $270.00–276.00 | $272.05 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,285–1,360 | 1,312 | 11 | $162.00–167.00 | $165.12 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,460–1,505 | 1,483 | 2 | $163.00–165.00 | $163.98 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 945–1,160 | 1,106 | 4 | $152.00–158.00 | $156.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,070 | 1,070 | 2 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
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)Fancy | 3 | $4,300 | $4,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,775 | $2,775 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | $1,825–2,100 | $2,045 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | $3,600–3,800 | $3,640 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 46 | $4,050–4,200 | $4,108.70 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Fancy | 20 | $4,375–4,500 | $4,431.25 |
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 | 14 | $1,840–2,000 | $1,920 |
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 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
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