Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Report date Apr 1, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Apr 1Sale shown
225Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold sharply higher. Feeder cattle sold mostly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 5 | $530.00–555.00 | $534.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 9 | $485.00–510.00 | $493.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $450.00–455.00 | $452.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 8 | $400.00–420.00 | $410.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 679 | 4 | $340.00–350.00 | $344.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 719 | 3 | $325.00–340.00 | $330.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 358 | 6 | $480.00–500.00 | $493.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 7 | $455.00–470.00 | $459.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 4 | $360.00–375.00 | $363.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 6 | $350.00–365.00 | $352.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $330.00–350.00 | $338.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 3 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $455.00–465.00 | $458.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $400.00–420.00 | $409.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 5 | $515.00–525.00 | $519.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 10 | $495.00–500.00 | $498.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $480.00–490.00 | $485.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 8 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $375.00–390.00 | $382.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 223 | 2 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $640.00–670.00 | $655.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $480.00–500.00 | $486.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $475.00–485.00 | $480.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 4 | $450.00–475.00 | $463.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 542 | 3 | $435.00–440.00 | $438.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 609 | 5 | $355.00–380.00 | $365.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 681 | 6 | $335.00–360.00 | $347.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 443 | 2 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $420.00–435.00 | $428.21 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $385.00–395.00 | $390.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,020–1,630 | 1,325 | 2 | $201.00–202.00 | $201.38 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,040–2,025 | 1,680 | 3 | $210.00–218.00 | $213.13 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,085–1,265 | 1,175 | 2 | $177.50–178.00 | $177.77 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,130–1,180 | 1,155 | 2 | $180.00–184.00 | $182.04 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 935–970 | 953 | 2 | $168.00–171.00 | $169.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,335–1,890 | 1,613 | 2 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,185–1,325 | 1,252 | 3 | $198.00–202.00 | $199.93 |
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 | 3 | $3,300–3,550 | $3,450 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $2,500–2,900 | $2,766.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 2 | $4,200–4,700 | $4,450 |
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