Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Report date Mar 25, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 26, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Mar 25Sale shown
282Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady. Feeder cattle sold sharply higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $690.00 | $690.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 3 | $650.00–660.00 | $656.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 4 | $560.00–600.00 | $572.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $530.00–535.00 | $531.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $520.00–525.00 | $522.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 5 | $375.00–395.00 | $382.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $620.00–650.00 | $632.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $590.00–600.00 | $595.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 10 | $525.00–550.00 | $534.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 419 | 6 | $500.00–515.00 | $510.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 467 | 15 | $465.00–500.00 | $487.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $440.00–475.00 | $461.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $380.00–390.00 | $385.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 677 | 3 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 269 | 3 | $630.00–650.00 | $643.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 5 | $590.00–620.00 | $601.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 3 | $530.00–570.00 | $546.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 6 | $475.00–510.00 | $485.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 7 | $445.00–470.00 | $457.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 3 | $385.00–425.00 | $406.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $380.00–415.00 | $397.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 606 | 6 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $705.00 | $705.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $590.00–600.00 | $594.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 329 | 5 | $540.00–570.00 | $545.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 9 | $480.00–515.00 | $503.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 5 | $445.00–470.00 | $460.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 487 | 7 | $400.00–420.00 | $409.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 4 | $370.00–380.00 | $376.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 870–1,040 | 955 | 2 | $160.00–161.00 | $160.46 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 905 | 905 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,315–2,005 | 1,578 | 3 | $180.00–196.00 | $188.44 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,690 | 1,690 | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 3 | $420.00–430.00 | $425.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 3 | $400.00–410.00 | $406.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
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 | 9 | $3,400–4,500 | $4,044.44 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,250–2,450 | $2,366.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | $2,200–2,500 | $2,383.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,650 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | $2,700–3,600 | $3,242.86 |
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