Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Report date May 12, 2026 · Published by USDA May 12, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
May 12Sale shown
161Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold steady. Feeder cattle sold mostly steady. Replacement cattle sold steady. There were no pairs recorded. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Market was lightly tested due to amount of rainfall in the area.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 4 | $400.00–415.00 | $411.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 293 | 2 | $625.00–630.00 | $627.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $485.00–490.00 | $488.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 10 | $475.00–485.00 | $477.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 7 | $440.00–455.00 | $442.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 567 | 6 | $420.00–425.00 | $421.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $380.00–390.00 | $383.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 732 | 3 | $335.00–350.00 | $339.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 778 | 2 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 393 | 4 | $500.00–510.00 | $505.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 438 | 4 | $460.00–475.00 | $467.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 6 | $425.00–430.00 | $426.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 7 | $445.00–455.00 | $446.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 5 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $435.00–450.00 | $444.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.89 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $520.00–530.00 | $524.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $485.00–495.00 | $489.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $452.00–465.00 | $458.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 462 | 5 | $440.00–450.00 | $442.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $430.00–435.00 | $431.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 3 | $360.00–370.00 | $363.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 4 | $415.00–420.00 | $417.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 588 | 3 | $355.00–370.00 | $365.11 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,230–1,325 | 1,293 | 3 | $172.00–177.00 | $175.41 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 860–1,165 | 962 | 3 | $142.00–148.00 | $144.42 |
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