Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, October 26, 2026
Report date Oct 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 27, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 11:05 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dothan Livestock Co. - Dothan, AL (AMS_1996)
Oct 26Sale shown
579Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 6.00 lower. Feeder classes sold 3.00 to 10.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady to firm. Trade moderate to 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 |
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| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,480–1,490 | 1,487 | 3 | $167.00–169.00 | $168.34 |
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| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,385–1,580 | 1,531 | 4 | $176.00–179.00 | $178.32 |
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| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,335 | 1,335 | 3 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,255–1,295 | 1,264 | 9 | $132.00–133.00 | $132.77 |
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| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,205–1,275 | 1,244 | 16 | $137.00–140.00 | $138.73 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 980–1,150 | 1,037 | 15 | $120.00–125.00 | $123.15 |
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| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,110–1,140 | 1,122 | 10 | $129.00–132.00 | $130.22 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 955–1,000 | 976 | 15 | $110.00–114.00 | $111.91 |
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 7 | $326.00–332.00 | $326.87 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $310.00–318.00 | $315.28 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 6 | $420.00–430.00 | $421.73 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 9 | $385.00–400.00 | $393.18 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 408 | 5 | $345.00–350.00 | $346.03 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 10 | $310.00–340.00 | $323.87 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 9 | $300.00–328.00 | $314.60 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $296.00 | $296.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 621 | 5 | $270.00–290.00 | $275.86 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 324 | 5 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.93 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 363 | 9 | $350.00–360.00 | $353.49 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 9 | $320.00–330.00 | $323.49 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 455 | 6 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 730 | 4 | $250.00–266.00 | $262.08 |
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Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $435.00–440.00 | $437.48 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.24 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.43 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 3 | $515.00–530.00 | $519.65 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 313 | 6 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.44 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.70 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 5 | $390.00–400.00 | $392.06 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 11 | $365.00–380.00 | $367.87 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 15 | $350.00–362.00 | $353.13 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 559 | 4 | $328.00–332.00 | $328.99 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 3 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 4 | $440.00–455.00 | $443.92 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 9 | $420.00–430.00 | $423.30 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 443 | 10 | $355.00–370.00 | $364.04 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 10 | $345.00–355.00 | $351.13 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 8 | $330.00–344.00 | $336.90 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 586 | 7 | $310.00–316.00 | $312.55 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 617 | 5 | $298.00–307.00 | $303.29 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 683 | 8 | $278.00–280.00 | $278.51 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 795 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.15 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $434.00 | $434.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $430.00–445.00 | $437.45 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $378.00–390.00 | $383.90 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 543 | 4 | $372.00–378.00 | $374.99 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $346.00–350.00 | $347.99 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 392 | 7 | $385.00–400.00 | $389.21 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | | | 3 | $4,025 | $4,025 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | | | 22 | $3,850–4,000 | $3,944.32 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Fancy | | | 6 | $4,100–4,200 | $4,133.33 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | | | 3 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | | | 13 | $3,400–3,600 | $3,553.85 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | | | 2 | $2,000–2,130 | $2,065 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | | | 8 | $1,420–1,545 | $1,498.13 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | | | 3 | $1,725–1,775 | $1,741.67 |
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Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | | | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | | | 22 | $1,175–1,430 | $1,302.50 |
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Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | | | 3 | $3,800–4,000 | $3,933.33 |
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