Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Report date Jul 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Jul 22Sale shown
329Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady. Feeder cattle sold sharply lower. Trade active with good demand. 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 | 316 | 4 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 4 | $435.00–455.00 | $444.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 6 | $420.00–430.00 | $426.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 3 | $415.00–420.00 | $416.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 6 | $392.50–405.00 | $397.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 3 | $385.00–395.00 | $389.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $360.00–370.00 | $366.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 4 | $345.00–355.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 450–500 | 469 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 500–550 | 507 | 4 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 4 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 3 | $405.00–410.00 | $408.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 5 | $380.00–387.00 | $384.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 9 | $350.00–375.00 | $364.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $325.00–345.00 | $335.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 10 | $382.00–392.00 | $386.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 601 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 6 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 4 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 7 | $450.00–485.00 | $479.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 19 | $405.00–425.00 | $412.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 566 | 6 | $365.00–370.00 | $369.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $315.00–325.00 | $320.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $415.00–420.00 | $417.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 8 | $385.00–395.00 | $390.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 3 | $355.00–360.00 | $358.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 4 | $325.00–345.00 | $332.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 980–1,295 | 1,143 | 8 | $171.00–184.00 | $178.34 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,000–1,095 | 1,048 | 2 | $165.00–171.00 | $167.86 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,340–1,510 | 1,406 | 4 | $181.00–187.00 | $183.74 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,205–1,505 | 1,351 | 6 | $192.00–202.00 | $196.58 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,450–1,505 | 1,478 | 2 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 980–1,325 | 1,161 | 4 | $156.00–167.00 | $160.90 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,855 | 1,855 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows 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 | $2,400–2,600 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Fancy | 3 | $2,900–3,500 | $3,200 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | $2,600–3,300 | $2,841.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 2 | $3,500–4,300 | $3,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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 | 1 | $5,100 | $5,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $4,000–4,250 | $4,166.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,600–3,700 | $3,650 |
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