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Cattle Sale, Monday, May 4, 2026
Report date May 4, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northwest Alabama Livestock Cattle Sale - Russellville, AL (AMS_2007)
May 4Sale shown
249Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady. Feeder bulls sold sharply lower, feeder heifers sold 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cattle sold firm.
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 | 1,605–1,615 | 1,610 | 2 | $200.00–205.00 | $202.51 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,395–2,015 | 1,705 | 2 | $215.00–217.00 | $215.82 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,010–1,605 | 1,290 | 3 | $190.00–192.00 | $190.65 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,055–1,460 | 1,259 | 5 | $175.00–182.00 | $177.72 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,340 | 1,254 | 4 | $185.00–187.00 | $185.48 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,215–1,285 | 1,250 | 3 | $165.00–180.00 | $171.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,520–1,685 | 1,603 | 7 | $175.00–180.00 | $178.88 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 790–1,140 | 977 | 6 | $155.00–165.00 | $161.64 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 283 | 2 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $560.00–600.00 | $582.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 366 | 5 | $550.00–565.00 | $555.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 7 | $480.00–525.00 | $501.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 9 | $445.00–480.00 | $463.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 10 | $420.00–440.00 | $431.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 3 | $420.00–430.00 | $426.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $515.00–550.00 | $528.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 6 | $500.00–520.00 | $505.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 6 | $450.00–475.00 | $468.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 492 | 5 | $415.00–425.00 | $421.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 5 | $350.00–385.00 | $372.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 688 | 3 | $330.00–345.00 | $338.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $540.00–545.00 | $541.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $515.00–530.00 | $522.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 3 | $500.00–510.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $455.00–475.00 | $464.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 4 | $422.00–450.00 | $430.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 4 | $405.00–415.00 | $408.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $500.00–505.00 | $501.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 362 | 3 | $460.00–490.00 | $478.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 3 | $435.00–445.00 | $441.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 3 | $380.00–395.00 | $386.65 |
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 | $1,700 | $1,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $1,700–2,200 | $1,966.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,600–3,100 | $2,887.50 |
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 | 2 | $3,700–4,200 | $3,950 |
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