Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Report date Jul 14, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 14, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
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210Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady on a light supply. Feeder classes sold 5.00 to 15.00 lower. 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 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $425.00–435.00 | $428.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 7 | $410.00–425.00 | $420.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 12 | $370.00–385.00 | $376.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 8 | $350.00–360.00 | $356.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $333.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 3 | $460.00–475.00 | $470.18 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 324 | 5 | $415.00–425.00 | $420.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.25 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 4 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $382.00 | $382.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $445.00–460.00 | $447.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 4 | $420.00–430.00 | $427.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $385.00–400.00 | $394.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 358 | 4 | $540.00–555.00 | $543.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 4 | $525.00–530.00 | $526.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 3 | $460.00–470.00 | $463.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 7 | $430.00–435.00 | $431.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 332 | 5 | $540.00–550.00 | $541.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 381 | 7 | $520.00–530.00 | $524.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 443 | 11 | $470.00–480.00 | $473.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 6 | $435.00–440.00 | $435.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 7 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 589 | 4 | $390.00–400.00 | $392.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 5 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 6 | $510.00–525.00 | $514.84 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 376 | 6 | $450.00–465.00 | $452.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 4 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.39 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,105 | 1,105 | 2 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 870–1,025 | 948 | 2 | $142.00–147.00 | $144.70 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 2,135 | 2,135 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
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 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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) | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 2 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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