Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Report date May 5, 2026 · Published by USDA May 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
May 5Sale shown
202Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold steady. Slaughter bulls sold sharply lower on a light test. Feeder cattle sold steady to 5.00 higher. Replacement cows sold steady. There were no pairs recorded. 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 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 8 | $485.00–495.00 | $486.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $475.00–485.00 | $480.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 8 | $445.00–450.00 | $448.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 5 | $480.00–495.00 | $489.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 4 | $450.00–465.00 | $461.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 7 | $445.00–450.00 | $446.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $425.00–435.00 | $431.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 8 | $392.00–405.00 | $403.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 636 | 5 | $355.00–370.00 | $364.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 724 | 7 | $325.00–332.00 | $325.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 788 | 3 | $295.00–300.00 | $296.64 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 4 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $373.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $315.00–325.00 | $320.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $517.00 | $517.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 7 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 4 | $342.50–350.00 | $346.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 3 | $495.00–505.00 | $498.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 6 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 3 | $360.00–375.00 | $364.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 955 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 3 | $590.00–605.00 | $599.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $495.00–505.00 | $501.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 8 | $475.00–490.00 | $482.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,055–1,575 | 1,315 | 2 | $175.00–178.00 | $176.80 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,205–1,540 | 1,456 | 4 | $166.00–170.00 | $169.17 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,275–1,325 | 1,288 | 4 | $174.00–177.00 | $176.23 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 970 | 970 | 2 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
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