Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Report date Jul 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Jul 29Sale shown
266Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold 2.00 to 7.00 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 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $455.00–470.00 | $462.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 10 | $430.00–445.00 | $433.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $420.00–430.00 | $424.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 4 | $390.00–415.00 | $397.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 634 | 4 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $336.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 6 | $425.00–440.00 | $433.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 13 | $355.00–380.00 | $372.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 582 | 10 | $335.00–355.00 | $342.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 3 | $320.00–335.00 | $324.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 676 | 6 | $300.00–320.00 | $309.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $270.00–285.00 | $277.31 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 484 | 6 | $405.00–420.00 | $408.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 7 | $392.50–400.00 | $394.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 788 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $415.00–430.00 | $422.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $370.00–385.00 | $375.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $335.00–350.00 | $339.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $305.00–320.00 | $312.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,010–1,285 | 1,135 | 5 | $171.00–175.00 | $172.07 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 995–1,230 | 1,086 | 4 | $179.00–184.00 | $181.36 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,000–1,090 | 1,045 | 2 | $161.00–162.00 | $161.48 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,195–1,550 | 1,373 | 2 | $177.00–178.00 | $177.56 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 900–1,015 | 958 | 2 | $160.00–163.00 | $161.41 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 850–995 | 933 | 3 | $145.00–146.00 | $145.30 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,380 | 1,380 | 1 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,560–1,720 | 1,640 | 2 | $214.00–224.00 | $219.24 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $1,800–2,100 | $1,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,350–2,900 | $2,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | $2,450–2,700 | $2,625 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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 | $2,200–2,400 | $2,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $3,300–4,300 | $3,833.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $2,700–3,100 | $2,883.33 |
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