Past sale
Cattle Sale, Monday, August 17, 2026
Report date Aug 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 17, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northwest Alabama Livestock Cattle Sale - Russellville, AL (AMS_2007)
Aug 17Sale shown
174Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Too few slaughter cattle to trend. Too few replacement cattle to trend. Feeder cattle sold sharply lower. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,390–1,465 | 1,428 | 2 | $160.00–165.00 | $162.57 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,660 | 1,660 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,885 | 1,885 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $450.00–475.00 | $460.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 4 | $450.00–495.00 | $465.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 5 | $420.00–445.00 | $430.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 10 | $385.00–425.00 | $407.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 9 | $355.00–385.00 | $362.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 561 | 7 | $330.00–355.00 | $342.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $315.00–330.00 | $323.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 3 | $285.00–300.00 | $293.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 303 | 2 | $420.00–435.00 | $427.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 392 | 3 | $410.00–435.00 | $421.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 6 | $395.00–410.00 | $403.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $350.00–380.00 | $366.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 582 | 3 | $300.00–325.00 | $315.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 3 | $280.00–295.00 | $288.36 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 387 | 3 | $410.00–425.00 | $416.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 4 | $390.00–425.00 | $405.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 4 | $365.00–400.00 | $378.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 8 | $345.00–365.00 | $354.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $350.00–385.00 | $370.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $335.00–360.00 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 671 | 2 | $325.00–345.00 | $334.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,300–2,375 | $2,325 |
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