Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, October 5, 2026
Report date Oct 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 5, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 6:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
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Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder classes sold 1.00 to 8.00 higher with instances up to 15.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,435 | 1,435 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,315–1,830 | 1,658 | 3 | $180.00–182.00 | $180.53 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,265–1,575 | 1,498 | 4 | $160.00–164.00 | $163.16 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,255–1,370 | 1,332 | 3 | $140.00–142.00 | $140.63 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,280–1,400 | 1,340 | 2 | $146.00–148.00 | $146.96 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,355–1,585 | 1,413 | 15 | $130.00–134.00 | $132.34 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,400–1,690 | 1,545 | 6 | $137.00–140.00 | $138.36 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 980–1,115 | 1,003 | 6 | $128.00–130.00 | $128.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,130–1,180 | 1,155 | 4 | $132.00–134.00 | $132.98 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 840–1,005 | 916 | 13 | $120.00–122.00 | $121.01 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 243 | 2 | $600.00–605.00 | $602.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 437 | 5 | $420.00–430.00 | $421.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 3 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 4 | $460.00–470.00 | $462.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 4 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 5 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 7 | $345.00–355.00 | $349.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 6 | $325.00–330.00 | $326.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 5 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 377 | 6 | $420.00–435.00 | $432.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 417 | 5 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 461 | 8 | $350.00–360.00 | $356.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 537 | 5 | $310.00–325.00 | $319.13 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 5 | $375.00–385.00 | $381.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $345.00–355.00 | $349.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Replacement | 1,000–1,050 | 1,016 | 37 | $265.00–280.00 | $266.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 5 | $420.00–430.00 | $426.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 3 | $375.00–385.00 | $378.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 5 | $355.00–365.00 | $356.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 511 | 7 | $320.00–330.00 | $327.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $275.00–285.00 | $279.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 950 | 5 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 335 | 9 | $375.00–390.00 | $385.15 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 10 | $300.00–310.00 | $303.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $1,950–2,130 | $2,040 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,350–2,380 | $2,365 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Fancy | 1 | $2,840 | $2,840 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $1,790–1,825 | $1,807.50 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | $1,900–2,000 | $1,925 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,000–2,200 | $2,100 |
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 | 13 | $1,500–1,620 | $1,573.85 |
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