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Cattle sale, Monday, September 14, 2026
Report date Sep 14, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 14, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 12, 2026 7:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
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286Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to two weeks ago: Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 7.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 3.00 to 10.00 higher. Feeder classes sold steady to 5.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady. Trade active with 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 | 500–550 | 532 | 5 | $366.00–370.00 | $366.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 638 | 4 | $336.00–342.00 | $337.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $328.00–330.00 | $328.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $304.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $470.00–485.00 | $477.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 616 | 4 | $328.00–332.00 | $329.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 519 | 8 | $320.00–334.00 | $330.32 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 5 | $495.00–505.00 | $498.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $470.00–480.00 | $474.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $350.00–356.00 | $351.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 4 | $525.00–530.00 | $526.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $368.00–375.00 | $369.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 6 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 4 | $298.00–306.00 | $301.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 682 | 3 | $280.00–290.00 | $286.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 282 | 5 | $495.00–510.00 | $506.91 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 4 | $425.00–435.00 | $427.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 12 | $390.00–405.00 | $395.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 10 | $348.00–356.00 | $351.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 4 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 591 | 8 | $312.00–318.00 | $313.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $286.00–290.00 | $287.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 658 | 4 | $270.00–274.00 | $271.01 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $435.00–445.00 | $439.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $330.00–346.00 | $333.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $324.00–328.00 | $325.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $350.00–356.00 | $352.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 7 | $338.00–348.00 | $339.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 10 | $316.00–322.00 | $317.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 5 | $302.00–312.00 | $303.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 4 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 658 | 4 | $280.00–288.00 | $283.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 342 | 6 | $375.00–385.00 | $378.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 3 | $336.00–340.00 | $337.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 486 | 4 | $320.00–330.00 | $322.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 542 | 6 | $306.00–312.00 | $308.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 561 | 4 | $280.00–290.00 | $287.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,545–1,630 | 1,573 | 3 | $143.00–145.00 | $144.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,110–1,185 | 1,160 | 3 | $136.00–142.00 | $137.91 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,215–1,840 | 1,528 | 2 | $184.00–186.00 | $184.80 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,660 | 1,660 | 1 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 2,075 | 2,075 | 2 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | $1,370–1,450 | $1,430 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $1,790–1,990 | $1,890 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,150–2,260 | $2,205 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,990 | $2,990 |
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 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Small · 3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $1,800–1,900 | $1,833.33 |
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) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,290 | $2,290 |
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 | 5 | $1,120–1,285 | $1,186 |
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