Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Report date Jun 3, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Jun 3Sale shown
215Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 lower. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder cattle sold 2.00 to 6.00 lower. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
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 | 1,090–1,240 | 1,165 | 2 | $177.00–180.00 | $178.40 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,215–1,585 | 1,393 | 3 | $164.00–168.00 | $165.85 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,570 | 1,570 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,450–1,630 | 1,540 | 2 | $166.00–168.00 | $166.94 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 950–1,120 | 1,046 | 4 | $153.00–163.00 | $158.16 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $470.00–480.00 | $474.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 481 | 7 | $445.00–485.00 | $463.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $400.00–415.00 | $403.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 293 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $425.00–450.00 | $437.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 561 | 5 | $340.00–360.00 | $350.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $300.00–330.00 | $316.69 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 362 | 9 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $460.00–480.00 | $466.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 3 | $430.00–465.00 | $451.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 547 | 3 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 2 | $460.00–500.00 | $479.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $444.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $395.00–420.00 | $406.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 564 | 4 | $315.00–340.00 | $325.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 622 | 5 | $320.00–340.00 | $324.01 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 369 | 9 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 7 | $470.00–510.00 | $492.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 5 | $430.00–475.00 | $449.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 584 | 6 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $460.00–485.00 | $472.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
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 | 2 | $2,400–2,450 | $2,425 |
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