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Cattle Sale, Monday, April 27, 2026
Report date Apr 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 27, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northwest Alabama Livestock Cattle Sale - Russellville, AL (AMS_2007)
Apr 27Sale shown
249Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold unevenly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | $2,700–3,000 | $2,883.33 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 3 | $515.00–525.00 | $520.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 4 | $495.00–515.00 | $503.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 457 | 9 | $440.00–475.00 | $457.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 5 | $420.00–500.00 | $444.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $490.00–500.00 | $495.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $475.00–490.00 | $482.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 402 | 3 | $450.00–465.00 | $455.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $400.00–435.00 | $418.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 3 | $360.00–370.00 | $366.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,275–1,545 | 1,410 | 2 | $180.00–182.00 | $181.10 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,265–1,575 | 1,420 | 2 | $185.00–197.00 | $191.65 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 915–1,565 | 1,157 | 5 | $155.00–170.00 | $164.12 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,590–1,695 | 1,646 | 4 | $172.00–182.00 | $177.32 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,690 | 1,690 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,685 | 1,685 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,135–1,220 | 1,178 | 2 | $160.00–162.00 | $161.04 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 4 | $435.00–460.00 | $448.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $500.00–510.00 | $503.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 4 | $375.00–380.00 | $376.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 692 | 3 | $350.00–360.00 | $356.65 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 7 | $530.00–570.00 | $560.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 9 | $490.00–525.00 | $506.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 10 | $460.00–490.00 | $472.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 3 | $405.00–435.00 | $423.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $580.00–590.00 | $584.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 324 | 4 | $545.00–550.00 | $547.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 4 | $500.00–510.00 | $505.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 4 | $455.00–465.00 | $457.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 491 | 5 | $440.00–450.00 | $443.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $400.00–420.00 | $409.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $365.00–385.00 | $375.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 4 | $315.00–340.00 | $331.08 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,845–1,920 | 1,883 | 2 | $215.00–220.00 | $217.55 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
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