Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Report date Apr 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Apr 29Sale shown
379Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady. Feeder steers and bulls sold sharply lower, feeder heifers sold 3.00 to 6.00 lower. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,490 | 1,490 | 1 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 895–1,255 | 1,090 | 5 | $159.00–167.00 | $162.04 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,645 | 1,645 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 775 | 775 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 910–1,130 | 1,043 | 4 | $155.00–165.00 | $159.97 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,490–1,915 | 1,703 | 2 | $186.00–187.00 | $186.44 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $485.00–500.00 | $492.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 543 | 13 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 637 | 14 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 777 | 8 | $345.00–360.00 | $358.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $490.00–510.00 | $497.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 634 | 5 | $360.00–375.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $339.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 331 | 4 | $600.00–610.00 | $604.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $520.00–560.00 | $543.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 6 | $500.00–510.00 | $508.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 5 | $450.00–475.00 | $463.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 5 | $390.00–420.00 | $403.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 6 | $370.00–400.00 | $383.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 641 | 4 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 233 | 2 | $580.00–610.00 | $595.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $460.00–485.00 | $471.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 519 | 2 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 343 | 3 | $520.00–550.00 | $540.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 10 | $480.00–510.00 | $501.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 22 | $470.00–485.00 | $479.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $470.00–480.00 | $474.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 4 | $395.00–425.00 | $405.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 5 | $385.00–390.00 | $389.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 44 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 38 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $480.00–500.00 | $490.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $430.00–460.00 | $446.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $435.00–450.00 | $441.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 12 | $420.00–455.00 | $438.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 5 | $360.00–390.00 | $375.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 3 | $345.00–350.00 | $348.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,250–3,500 | $3,375 |
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