Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Report date Jul 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Jul 29Sale shown
172Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder cattle sold 1.00 to 4.00 higher. 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 | 870–1,165 | 1,021 | 4 | $177.00–185.00 | $181.73 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 975–1,470 | 1,144 | 4 | $187.00–200.00 | $193.43 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,350–1,475 | 1,413 | 2 | $175.00–181.00 | $177.87 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 845–1,055 | 950 | 2 | $170.00–171.00 | $170.56 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 875–890 | 883 | 2 | $156.00–162.00 | $159.03 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,975 | 1,975 | 1 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $550.00–600.00 | $575.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $440.00–460.00 | $449.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $425.00–450.00 | $437.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $410.00–425.00 | $417.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 6 | $410.00–415.00 | $414.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $320.00–335.00 | $327.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $400.00–410.00 | $403.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $380.00–390.00 | $385.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 561 | 5 | $315.00–345.00 | $331.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 417 | 5 | $375.00–405.00 | $390.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $365.00–375.00 | $368.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 3 | $350.00–363.00 | $356.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $336.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $315.00–320.00 | $316.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Replacement | 500–550 | 545 | 7 | $2,250–2,400 | $2,314.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Replacement | 600–650 | 627 | 4 | $2,450–2,500 | $2,475.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $315.00–350.00 | $327.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 512 | 6 | $300.00–330.00 | $317.32 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,200 | $2,200 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,450–2,750 | $2,600 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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