Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Report date Aug 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 13, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Aug 12Sale shown
395Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady. Feeder cattle sold 1.00 to 4.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Not enough replacement cattle to trend this week.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $500.00–520.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 359 | 4 | $500.00–520.00 | $504.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $460.00–470.00 | $463.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 6 | $440.00–460.00 | $451.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $415.00–430.00 | $422.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 5 | $355.00–385.00 | $366.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 681 | 4 | $315.00–340.00 | $327.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 722 | 6 | $300.00–335.00 | $310.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $445.00–455.00 | $450.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $360.00–380.00 | $370.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $280.00–295.00 | $288.38 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $380.00–395.00 | $387.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 9 | $370.00–395.00 | $374.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 9 | $360.00–390.00 | $374.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 541 | 8 | $352.50–365.00 | $354.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 29 | $320.00–350.00 | $348.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 4 | $310.00–330.00 | $319.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 650–700 | 666 | 28 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $373.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $325.00–355.00 | $340.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 519 | 6 | $300.00–320.00 | $308.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $275.00–300.00 | $287.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $275.00–290.00 | $282.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 9 | $430.00–450.00 | $434.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 544 | 2 | $410.00–430.00 | $420.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 35 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 34 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 3 | $340.00–345.00 | $341.63 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,025–1,435 | 1,193 | 4 | $170.00–182.00 | $175.48 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 775–1,055 | 915 | 2 | $187.50–200.00 | $194.71 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,205–1,410 | 1,308 | 6 | $155.00–165.00 | $161.69 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 855 | 855 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,355–1,945 | 1,656 | 4 | $195.00–200.00 | $198.53 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,405 | 1,405 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
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