Past sale
Cattle Sale, Monday, April 20, 2026
Report date Apr 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 20, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northwest Alabama Livestock Cattle Sale - Russellville, AL (AMS_2007)
Apr 20Sale shown
369Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady. Feeder cattle sold sharply higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $610.00–635.00 | $622.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 8 | $530.00–550.00 | $539.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 8 | $510.00–525.00 | $517.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 6 | $475.00–505.00 | $488.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $450.00–455.00 | $451.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $412.00–420.00 | $416.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $730.00 | $730.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $670.00 | $670.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 267 | 7 | $560.00–610.00 | $589.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 329 | 4 | $570.00–585.00 | $575.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 5 | $480.00–525.00 | $508.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 13 | $470.00–505.00 | $486.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $445.00–450.00 | $447.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 7 | $400.00–430.00 | $421.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $390.00–412.00 | $401.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 319 | 5 | $550.00–590.00 | $568.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 5 | $525.00–545.00 | $531.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $495.00–510.00 | $501.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 459 | 4 | $475.00–495.00 | $482.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 5 | $420.00–465.00 | $440.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 283 | 2 | $550.00–565.00 | $557.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 5 | $490.00–525.00 | $505.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 11 | $490.00–520.00 | $502.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 12 | $450.00–485.00 | $466.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 8 | $430.00–465.00 | $447.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 3 | $400.00–405.00 | $403.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,090–1,375 | 1,214 | 6 | $175.00–180.00 | $176.94 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,145–1,390 | 1,254 | 4 | $183.00–192.00 | $186.66 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 980–1,330 | 1,131 | 7 | $160.00–170.00 | $165.99 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,305–1,645 | 1,458 | 3 | $175.00–180.00 | $176.88 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,175–1,365 | 1,267 | 3 | $192.00–197.00 | $194.59 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,210–1,455 | 1,333 | 2 | $165.00–168.00 | $166.64 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 995–1,110 | 1,079 | 4 | $160.00–170.00 | $164.31 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,360–1,525 | 1,443 | 2 | $200.00–202.00 | $200.94 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,290–1,790 | 1,540 | 2 | $215.00–222.00 | $217.93 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,115–1,425 | 1,270 | 2 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $1,700–2,000 | $1,850 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $2,150–2,700 | $2,450 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,500–3,800 | $3,650 |
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