Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Report date Apr 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Apr 22Sale shown
316Head 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: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 233 | 2 | $620.00–710.00 | $663.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 283 | 3 | $600.00–610.00 | $603.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $540.00–580.00 | $562.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 9 | $510.00–540.00 | $522.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 442 | 9 | $485.00–500.00 | $496.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 6 | $480.00–510.00 | $492.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 11 | $440.00–470.00 | $465.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $410.00–430.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 727 | 3 | $300.00–310.00 | $306.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 250–300 | 283 | 2 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 3 | $465.00–500.00 | $481.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 7 | $455.00–470.00 | $460.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $430.00–455.00 | $442.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 511 | 5 | $400.00–430.00 | $408.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 7 | $370.00–380.00 | $372.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 7 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $260.00–280.00 | $269.79 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $710.00 | $710.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 5 | $670.00–690.00 | $674.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $620.00–660.00 | $639.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 7 | $505.00–520.00 | $516.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 3 | $450.00–465.00 | $455.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 4 | $420.00–445.00 | $432.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 250–300 | 278 | 3 | $740.00–750.00 | $743.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $620.00–650.00 | $636.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 3 | $570.00–600.00 | $583.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $455.00–480.00 | $468.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $420.00–445.00 | $431.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 4 | $375.00–400.00 | $389.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 694 | 4 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 4 | $500.00–520.00 | $507.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 497 | 10 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $380.00–390.00 | $382.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,400 | 1,253 | 3 | $172.00–177.00 | $175.29 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,185–1,420 | 1,290 | 3 | $180.00–187.00 | $184.20 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 990–1,215 | 1,103 | 2 | $164.00–169.00 | $166.76 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,595–1,620 | 1,608 | 2 | $170.00–173.00 | $171.51 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,465 | 1,465 | 1 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,415–1,510 | 1,470 | 3 | $162.00–166.00 | $163.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 805–1,015 | 882 | 3 | $165.00–167.00 | $166.08 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,270–1,790 | 1,530 | 2 | $200.00–204.00 | $202.34 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,840 | 1,840 | 1 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,360–1,545 | 1,453 | 2 | $177.00–191.00 | $184.45 |
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 | $2,150 | $2,150 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 7 | $1,850–2,200 | $2,042.86 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 8 | $2,150–2,750 | $2,481.25 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | $2,350–2,650 | $2,558.33 |
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 | $3,000–3,550 | $3,316.67 |
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