Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Report date Apr 7, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 7, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
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Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold steady to 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold sharply higher. Feeder classes sold 4.00 to 12.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 260 | 2 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 4 | $505.00–520.00 | $508.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 442 | 8 | $480.00–490.00 | $481.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $460.00–470.00 | $466.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 4 | $450.00–455.00 | $452.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $550.00–565.00 | $557.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $490.00–500.00 | $496.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 7 | $480.00–490.00 | $484.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 5 | $445.00–455.00 | $453.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 487 | 3 | $425.00–440.00 | $434.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $395.00–410.00 | $404.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 245 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 262 | 3 | $460.00–475.00 | $464.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 395 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $565.00–570.00 | $567.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $490.00–495.00 | $491.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 6 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 638 | 5 | $440.00–445.00 | $440.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $580.00–590.00 | $585.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $505.00–515.00 | $509.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 4 | $485.00–490.00 | $487.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $505.00–520.00 | $512.35 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 292 | 6 | $620.00–630.00 | $623.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 4 | $605.00–615.00 | $610.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $505.00–510.00 | $506.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $485.00–490.00 | $487.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 2 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 336 | 5 | $565.00–580.00 | $571.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 5 | $530.00–545.00 | $538.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 412 | 6 | $475.00–490.00 | $484.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 506 | 5 | $455.00–470.00 | $458.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 559 | 8 | $430.00–440.00 | $431.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $410.00–425.00 | $417.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 360 | 4 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,185–1,285 | 1,223 | 8 | $174.00–178.00 | $175.58 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 965–1,115 | 1,059 | 8 | $156.00–161.00 | $159.29 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,065–1,160 | 1,133 | 7 | $165.00–170.00 | $168.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,090–1,135 | 1,105 | 9 | $140.00–145.00 | $141.71 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,370–1,640 | 1,438 | 4 | $186.00–191.00 | $189.57 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,660–2,140 | 1,900 | 2 | $195.00–200.00 | $197.18 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 11 | $2,300–2,600 | $2,518.18 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $3,200–3,300 | $3,250 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | $2,000–2,200 | $2,066.67 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | $2,500–2,650 | $2,600 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | $4,100–4,300 | $4,133.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $3,400 | $3,400 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 4 | $3,600–3,800 | $3,700 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 6 | $1,200–1,300 | $1,233.33 |
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