Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Report date May 6, 2026 · Published by USDA May 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
May 6Sale shown
328Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle sold sharply higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady. 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 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $545.00–580.00 | $562.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $505.00–530.00 | $517.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 7 | $460.00–490.00 | $472.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $435.00–455.00 | $445.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 7 | $400.00–420.00 | $402.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 624 | 8 | $365.00–400.00 | $380.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 6 | $315.00–340.00 | $326.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 5 | $480.00–520.00 | $494.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 7 | $450.00–475.00 | $461.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 8 | $420.00–450.00 | $438.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $385.00–420.00 | $397.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 567 | 5 | $350.00–390.00 | $363.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $620.00–660.00 | $640.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $600.00–640.00 | $620.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 7 | $505.00–540.00 | $517.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 4 | $445.00–470.00 | $461.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 4 | $360.00–385.00 | $372.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 268 | 2 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 5 | $570.00–600.00 | $587.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $480.00–500.00 | $492.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 464 | 9 | $425.00–450.00 | $438.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 4 | $390.00–420.00 | $402.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 5 | $340.00–370.00 | $352.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.54 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 2 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 716 | 7 | $340.00–375.00 | $362.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $510.00–540.00 | $525.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 960–1,285 | 1,165 | 3 | $175.00–179.00 | $177.17 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,035–1,360 | 1,159 | 5 | $181.00–186.00 | $183.82 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 960–1,375 | 1,168 | 2 | $166.00–167.00 | $166.59 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,290–1,330 | 1,307 | 3 | $172.00–176.00 | $173.65 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,210–1,290 | 1,247 | 3 | $180.00–191.00 | $187.11 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,445 | 1,445 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 930–1,130 | 1,041 | 4 | $155.00–167.00 | $163.06 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,215–1,595 | 1,405 | 2 | $210.00–220.00 | $215.68 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,150–1,425 | 1,288 | 2 | $178.00–190.00 | $184.64 |
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 | 7 | $2,750–3,550 | $3,278.57 |
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