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Cattle Sale, Monday, October 5, 2026
Report date Oct 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 5, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 6:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northwest Alabama Livestock Cattle Sale - Russellville, AL (AMS_2007)
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349Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 lower. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder bulls and steers sold steady. Feeder heifers sold 1.00 to 4.00 higher. 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 | 1,090–1,430 | 1,301 | 8 | $135.00–142.50 | $139.38 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,035–1,440 | 1,293 | 3 | $145.00–147.50 | $145.93 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,490 | 1,490 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,605 | 1,605 | 1 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,080–1,150 | 1,115 | 3 | $120.00–132.50 | $127.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,030–1,110 | 1,078 | 4 | $135.00–140.00 | $136.89 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 860–1,265 | 1,002 | 3 | $115.00–117.50 | $115.73 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,050–1,405 | 1,258 | 3 | $162.50–170.00 | $166.05 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 283 | 4 | $550.00–565.00 | $553.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 5 | $505.00–540.00 | $522.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $465.00–490.00 | $474.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $430.00–465.00 | $446.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 10 | $395.00–425.00 | $410.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 8 | $355.00–380.00 | $366.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 11 | $330.00–350.00 | $339.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 629 | 7 | $315.00–340.00 | $321.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 5 | $290.00–320.00 | $307.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 273 | 4 | $520.00–525.00 | $523.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $450.00–480.00 | $465.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $435.00–460.00 | $444.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 493 | 6 | $350.00–375.00 | $364.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 537 | 6 | $325.00–345.00 | $334.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 7 | $315.00–325.00 | $320.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 632 | 5 | $300.00–310.00 | $306.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $270.00–280.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $420.00–440.00 | $426.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $415.00–430.00 | $421.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 4 | $390.00–425.00 | $405.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 5 | $355.00–390.00 | $370.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $335.00–345.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 6 | $400.00–415.00 | $410.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 12 | $370.00–400.00 | $392.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 464 | 9 | $350.00–385.00 | $368.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $325.00–340.00 | $333.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 3 | $325.00–330.00 | $328.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $300.00–320.00 | $313.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $295.00–300.00 | $297.55 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 3 | $325.00–340.00 | $330.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $305.00–315.00 | $309.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
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 | $2,100 | $2,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $2,400–3,200 | $2,800 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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