Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, September 28, 2026
Report date Sep 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 26, 2026 7:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
Sep 28Sale shown
498Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to two weeks ago: Slaughter cows sold 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold 4.00 to 8.00 higher. Replacement cows sold steady. There were no pairs recorded. Trade active with good demand on feeders.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 307 | 3 | $500.00–510.00 | $503.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $490.00–495.00 | $492.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $410.00–420.00 | $413.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 11 | $385.00–400.00 | $387.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 7 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 4 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $298.00 | $298.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 293 | 4 | $500.00–515.00 | $507.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 327 | 7 | $475.00–490.00 | $477.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 6 | $445.00–460.00 | $452.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 8 | $390.00–405.00 | $397.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 10 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 23 | $330.00–342.00 | $333.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 17 | $310.00–325.00 | $311.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 631 | 8 | $300.00–310.00 | $301.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $290.00–294.00 | $291.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 791 | 4 | $272.00–276.00 | $272.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 336 | 5 | $445.00–460.00 | $454.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 392 | 20 | $395.00–410.00 | $400.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 429 | 7 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.20 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 455 | 3 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 529 | 5 | $305.00–320.00 | $311.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 577 | 11 | $276.00–285.00 | $280.85 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 608 | 6 | $270.00–276.00 | $273.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $260.00–265.00 | $262.49 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 283 | 4 | $450.00–460.00 | $452.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $415.00–420.00 | $417.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $385.00–390.00 | $388.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 3 | $358.00–365.00 | $360.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $325.00–336.00 | $328.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 3 | $318.00–320.00 | $318.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $286.00 | $286.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 10 | $365.00–375.00 | $370.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 467 | 7 | $336.00–348.00 | $342.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 6 | $310.00–320.00 | $316.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $300.00–304.00 | $301.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $292.00 | $292.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 721 | 5 | $262.00–270.00 | $265.31 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 281 | 5 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.94 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 317 | 15 | $400.00–415.00 | $403.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 366 | 4 | $375.00–380.00 | $378.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 416 | 9 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 477 | 10 | $310.00–330.00 | $321.10 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 509 | 4 | $295.00–300.00 | $298.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $280.00–290.00 | $283.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 626 | 5 | $260.00–270.00 | $266.13 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 705 | 3 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $395.00–410.00 | $402.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $365.00–380.00 | $374.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $358.00–360.00 | $359.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 6 | $352.00–358.00 | $354.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 3 | $348.00–352.00 | $350.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $324.00–328.00 | $325.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $330.00–336.00 | $333.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,315–1,620 | 1,559 | 10 | $183.00–187.00 | $186.33 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,045 | 2,045 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,375–1,445 | 1,403 | 5 | $170.00–175.00 | $172.06 |
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) | 3 | $1,890–2,025 | $1,935 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,415 | $2,415 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $1,775 | $1,775 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $1,955 | $1,955 |
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 | 15 | $1,340–1,560 | $1,457.33 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,320–1,475 | 1,398 | 6 | $138.00–140.00 | $138.94 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,555–1,575 | 1,560 | 4 | $143.00–146.00 | $143.76 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,130 | 1,095 | 4 | $134.00–139.00 | $136.42 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,010–1,135 | 1,085 | 5 | $140.00–144.00 | $141.49 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,015–1,185 | 1,088 | 7 | $125.00–128.00 | $126.60 |
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