Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Report date Aug 19, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Aug 19Sale shown
303Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Trade active with moderate demand on feeder calves. Replacement cattle sold sharply higher. Trade active with good demand on replacements.
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 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 7 | $490.00–500.00 | $498.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 13 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 616 | 4 | $322.50–330.00 | $325.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 293 | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 9 | $417.50–435.00 | $420.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $342.50–350.00 | $345.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 556 | 14 | $329.00–340.00 | $330.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 403 | 3 | $405.00–415.00 | $410.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $365.00–390.00 | $377.23 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 581 | 8 | $305.00–325.00 | $314.31 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $475.00–490.00 | $479.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 452 | 7 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 5 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 4 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 10 | $362.50–375.00 | $364.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 591 | 8 | $330.00–335.00 | $334.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 341 | 4 | $440.00–445.00 | $441.21 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 529 | 5 | $315.00–330.00 | $320.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,085 | 1,053 | 2 | $167.00–168.00 | $167.48 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,150–1,255 | 1,203 | 2 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,140–1,260 | 1,200 | 3 | $158.00–163.00 | $160.93 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,350 | 1,350 | 2 | $169.00–173.00 | $171.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,180–1,455 | 1,301 | 4 | $161.00–165.00 | $163.14 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 945–1,205 | 1,091 | 5 | $145.00–150.00 | $147.17 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,025–1,410 | 1,218 | 2 | $140.00–141.00 | $140.42 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,815 | 1,815 | 1 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,360–2,080 | 1,720 | 2 | $213.00–215.00 | $214.21 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
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 | $2,900 | $2,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $5,350–5,500 | $5,425 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 4 | $3,500–3,600 | $3,550 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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 | $2,500–2,700 | $2,600 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,850–2,900 | $2,875 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 17 | $2,900–3,800 | $3,464.71 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Fancy | 2 | $4,600–4,700 | $4,650 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 32 | $3,900–4,900 | $4,306.25 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 1 | $5,900 | $5,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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