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Cattle Sale, Monday, October 12, 2026
Report date Oct 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 12, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 3:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northwest Alabama Livestock Cattle Sale - Russellville, AL (AMS_2007)
Oct 12Sale shown
338Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady. Not enough replacement cattle to trend this week. Feeder heifers sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder bulls and steers 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 | 1,280–1,460 | 1,370 | 2 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 920 | 920 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,180–1,425 | 1,330 | 4 | $125.00–130.00 | $127.45 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,505–1,660 | 1,583 | 2 | $125.00–130.00 | $127.62 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 765–1,330 | 1,049 | 6 | $115.00–130.00 | $122.43 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 855–1,185 | 1,044 | 4 | $130.00–135.00 | $131.93 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 278 | 3 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $435.00–440.00 | $437.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 5 | $415.00–430.00 | $419.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 5 | $380.00–405.00 | $388.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 454 | 5 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 506 | 10 | $340.00–370.00 | $347.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 6 | $330.00–360.00 | $341.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 6 | $310.00–340.00 | $319.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 5 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 9 | $340.00–365.00 | $351.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 5 | $325.00–335.00 | $328.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 4 | $305.00–325.00 | $316.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $280.00–295.00 | $287.42 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 215 | 2 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 361 | 5 | $470.00–500.00 | $486.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 4 | $430.00–475.00 | $456.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 10 | $400.00–435.00 | $416.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $375.00–400.00 | $387.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $340.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $505.00–510.00 | $507.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 364 | 11 | $440.00–465.00 | $451.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $400.00–425.00 | $409.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 8 | $360.00–395.00 | $373.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $345.00–360.00 | $354.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 621 | 9 | $295.00–315.00 | $303.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 5 | $280.00–300.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 726 | 4 | $270.00–275.00 | $272.47 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,350–1,820 | 1,585 | 2 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,190–1,320 | 1,255 | 2 | $160.00–167.50 | $163.94 |
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 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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