Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, October 12, 2026
Report date Oct 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 12, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 11:05 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
Oct 12Sale shown
277Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady 2.00 higher. Feeder classes sold mostly steady. Replacement cows sold steady on a light test. There were no pairs recorded. 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 | 1,310–1,620 | 1,465 | 2 | $171.00–174.00 | $172.34 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,225–1,340 | 1,283 | 2 | $139.00–143.00 | $141.09 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,345–1,365 | 1,357 | 5 | $148.00–150.00 | $148.79 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,485 | 1,485 | 4 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 985–1,020 | 992 | 5 | $125.00–127.00 | $125.41 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 860–1,050 | 955 | 2 | $129.00–133.00 | $131.20 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $376.00–380.00 | $378.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $312.00–314.00 | $313.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $290.00–292.00 | $290.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $420.00–425.00 | $423.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 7 | $410.00–420.00 | $417.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 411 | 9 | $365.00–372.00 | $365.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 9 | $340.00–355.00 | $341.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 512 | 5 | $320.00–330.00 | $322.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 558 | 11 | $310.00–318.00 | $312.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 641 | 4 | $296.00–300.00 | $299.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 311 | 5 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 381 | 7 | $355.00–365.00 | $362.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 441 | 5 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $300.00–315.00 | $307.34 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 4 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 640 | 4 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 745 | 2 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $510.00–520.00 | $513.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 3 | $460.00–475.00 | $465.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $420.00–430.00 | $425.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 4 | $330.00–340.00 | $332.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $312.00–315.00 | $313.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $540.00–545.00 | $542.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 4 | $480.00–490.00 | $487.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 6 | $410.00–420.00 | $416.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 11 | $395.00–405.00 | $399.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 4 | $320.00–328.00 | $324.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $310.00–314.00 | $311.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 255 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 437 | 5 | $370.00–385.00 | $381.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 542 | 3 | $302.00–310.00 | $304.68 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 582 | 3 | $290.00–300.00 | $293.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 4 | $377.00–385.00 | $378.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $367.00 | $367.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $485.00–490.00 | $488.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $435.00–445.00 | $438.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $420.00–430.00 | $426.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 537 | 6 | $356.00–360.00 | $357.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 10 | $346.00–360.00 | $352.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 6 | $338.00–344.00 | $341.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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 | 6 | $1,630–1,850 | $1,776.67 |
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) | 1 | $1,730 | $1,730 |
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