Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Report date Jul 15, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 15, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Jul 15Sale shown
368Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady. Feeder cattle sold 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 8 | $395.00–405.00 | $396.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 13 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $540.00–560.00 | $549.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $520.00–535.00 | $527.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $515.00–520.00 | $517.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 6 | $460.00–475.00 | $464.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 23 | $420.00–440.00 | $424.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 522 | 9 | $402.50–405.00 | $403.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 6 | $370.00–382.50 | $379.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.17 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 564 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 434 | 8 | $435.00–445.00 | $440.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 7 | $420.00–432.50 | $428.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 15 | $395.00–420.00 | $415.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 6 | $385.00–390.00 | $388.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 624 | 6 | $375.00–380.00 | $376.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 5 | $435.00–445.00 | $441.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 8 | $415.00–430.00 | $420.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 9 | $390.00–412.50 | $401.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 519 | 10 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 562 | 8 | $355.00–367.50 | $362.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 4 | $345.00–355.00 | $349.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $325.00–345.00 | $334.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 19 | $427.50–437.50 | $430.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,105–1,365 | 1,208 | 5 | $173.00–177.00 | $175.35 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,025–1,385 | 1,189 | 4 | $181.00–184.00 | $182.11 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,045–1,305 | 1,175 | 4 | $166.00–171.00 | $169.35 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,130–1,510 | 1,379 | 4 | $184.00–187.00 | $185.77 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,110–1,590 | 1,389 | 7 | $193.00–201.00 | $196.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,145–1,655 | 1,480 | 3 | $174.00–182.00 | $178.82 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 955–1,100 | 1,025 | 3 | $166.00–171.00 | $167.79 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 815–850 | 833 | 2 | $143.00–149.00 | $145.94 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,480–1,740 | 1,610 | 2 | $197.00–201.00 | $198.84 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,750–1,945 | 1,848 | 2 | $215.00–229.00 | $221.63 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,030–1,550 | 1,290 | 2 | $187.00–193.00 | $189.40 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,750 | $2,750 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | $2,300–2,450 | $2,375 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,550–2,850 | $2,683.33 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $4,900–5,500 | $5,200 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,900 | $2,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $4,300–4,400 | $4,350 |
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