Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Report date May 19, 2026 · Published by USDA May 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
May 19Sale shown
163Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady. Feeder classes sold 4.00 to 12.00 lower. There were no replacement cows or pairs recorded. Trade active with moderate to good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 408 | 3 | $520.00–530.00 | $523.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $435.00–450.00 | $438.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $415.00–420.00 | $417.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 5 | $380.00–395.00 | $382.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 3 | $470.00–480.00 | $473.25 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 483 | 10 | $440.00–450.00 | $443.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 505 | 4 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 563 | 9 | $380.00–395.00 | $386.63 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 723 | 5 | $350.00–365.00 | $355.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 792 | 3 | $330.00–345.00 | $339.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $445.00–450.00 | $447.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 4 | $420.00–435.00 | $423.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 6 | $400.00–415.00 | $410.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 4 | $380.00–390.00 | $382.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 5 | $345.00–360.00 | $348.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 684 | 8 | $325.00–340.00 | $326.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $425.00–435.00 | $431.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 5 | $405.00–415.00 | $408.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 6 | $380.00–395.00 | $387.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $365.00–370.00 | $368.25 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 723 | 4 | $280.00–290.00 | $285.02 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 2,205 | 2,205 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,920 | 1,920 | 1 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,090–1,685 | 1,388 | 2 | $186.00–190.00 | $188.43 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,405–1,480 | 1,443 | 2 | $170.00–173.00 | $171.46 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,035 | 1,035 | 2 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
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