Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Report date Apr 15, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 15, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Apr 15Sale shown
234Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,025–1,605 | 1,358 | 3 | $196.00–201.00 | $197.65 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,005 | 2,005 | 1 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,015–1,135 | 1,075 | 2 | $190.00–191.00 | $190.53 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,255 | 1,112 | 9 | $170.00–180.00 | $174.90 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 860–1,530 | 1,251 | 4 | $183.00–190.00 | $186.03 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 925–1,400 | 1,135 | 3 | $161.00–165.00 | $162.40 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,240–1,470 | 1,380 | 4 | $177.00–181.00 | $179.75 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 830 | 830 | 1 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 840–1,040 | 966 | 4 | $158.00–165.00 | $162.09 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 260 | 2 | $610.00–620.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 4 | $580.00–600.00 | $592.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 403 | 2 | $480.00–510.00 | $495.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 4 | $440.00–470.00 | $460.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 9 | $430.00–450.00 | $442.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $690.00 | $690.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 4 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 487 | 7 | $425.00–445.00 | $433.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 6 | $360.00–390.00 | $379.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 5 | $335.00–370.00 | $349.95 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 263 | 4 | $590.00–600.00 | $594.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 3 | $510.00–560.00 | $539.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 4 | $475.00–500.00 | $483.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 534 | 6 | $415.00–425.00 | $416.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $380.00–390.00 | $385.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 213 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 339 | 4 | $520.00–550.00 | $534.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 11 | $475.00–490.00 | $479.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $440.00–460.00 | $451.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 4 | $410.00–420.00 | $415.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $350.00–365.00 | $356.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $300.00–320.00 | $309.87 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $485.00–520.00 | $502.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $3,300–3,600 | $3,450 |
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