Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Report date Aug 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
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352Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady. Feeder cattle sold 4.00 to 10.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
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 | $2,000–2,100 | $2,050 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 8 | $2,200–2,700 | $2,431.25 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,800–3,500 | $3,150 |
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 | 4 | $3,700–4,300 | $3,975 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 362 | 4 | $460.00–470.00 | $462.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 453 | 3 | $400.00–410.00 | $406.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $394.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 3 | $330.00–335.00 | $333.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 4 | $415.00–440.00 | $427.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 436 | 4 | $400.00–405.00 | $403.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 9 | $385.00–395.00 | $387.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 5 | $360.00–380.00 | $371.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 8 | $345.00–360.00 | $353.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 477 | 6 | $370.00–380.00 | $376.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 880–1,535 | 1,137 | 6 | $171.00–176.00 | $172.56 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,035–1,215 | 1,125 | 2 | $185.00–186.00 | $185.46 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,005–1,335 | 1,153 | 4 | $163.00–168.00 | $166.12 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,000–1,415 | 1,214 | 8 | $183.00–189.00 | $185.28 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 960–1,140 | 1,048 | 6 | $152.00–159.00 | $154.81 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,110–1,270 | 1,190 | 2 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 880–1,120 | 1,008 | 4 | $143.00–147.00 | $144.89 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,745–2,060 | 1,903 | 2 | $212.00–217.00 | $214.71 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,720 | 1,720 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 5 | $550.00–570.00 | $557.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 9 | $460.00–475.00 | $467.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 5 | $445.00–460.00 | $451.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 6 | $390.00–410.00 | $399.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 5 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 6 | $355.00–365.00 | $357.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 656 | 10 | $335.00–350.00 | $346.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 263 | 2 | $540.00–550.00 | $544.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 4 | $520.00–540.00 | $530.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $470.00–485.00 | $476.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 12 | $440.00–455.00 | $448.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 7 | $415.00–435.00 | $426.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 539 | 5 | $370.00–385.00 | $376.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 11 | $355.00–370.00 | $363.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 6 | $325.00–350.00 | $339.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 686 | 6 | $305.00–325.00 | $314.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 718 | 5 | $295.00–305.00 | $300.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 427 | 6 | $420.00–435.00 | $426.59 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 483 | 4 | $390.00–410.00 | $398.73 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 3 | $355.00–365.00 | $358.27 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 15 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
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