Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Report date Sep 16, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 16, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026 7:30 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Sep 16Sale shown
440Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady. Feeder cattle sold 2.00 to 9.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,220–1,665 | 1,366 | 7 | $151.00–159.00 | $155.43 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,160–1,455 | 1,292 | 3 | $143.00–149.00 | $146.08 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,290–1,775 | 1,489 | 10 | $158.00–165.00 | $161.59 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,185–1,520 | 1,346 | 6 | $167.00–171.00 | $168.75 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,690 | 1,690 | 1 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 985 | 985 | 1 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,200–1,240 | 1,220 | 2 | $183.00–185.00 | $184.02 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,580 | 1,580 | 1 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,900–1,910 | 1,905 | 2 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $525.00–535.00 | $530.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 371 | 4 | $495.00–515.00 | $503.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 4 | $445.00–455.00 | $448.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 9 | $410.00–430.00 | $418.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 3 | $385.00–400.00 | $393.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 26 | $362.00–380.00 | $362.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 6 | $335.00–340.00 | $335.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 657 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 12 | $290.00–302.50 | $298.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $490.00–510.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 8 | $420.00–440.00 | $428.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 5 | $380.00–395.00 | $386.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 9 | $355.00–370.00 | $358.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 10 | $335.00–350.00 | $342.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $305.00–325.00 | $314.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 667 | 5 | $280.00–300.00 | $290.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $430.00–440.00 | $436.79 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $380.00–405.00 | $396.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 5 | $355.00–375.00 | $365.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 581 | 5 | $315.00–330.00 | $323.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 4 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 6 | $415.00–425.00 | $420.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 3 | $375.00–380.00 | $378.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 5 | $345.00–355.00 | $346.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 6 | $325.00–340.00 | $331.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 632 | 18 | $320.00–325.00 | $320.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 650–700 | 653 | 2 | $325.00–335.00 | $330.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $405.00–415.00 | $409.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 11 | $385.00–402.50 | $397.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 20 | $345.00–370.00 | $354.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 42 | $325.00–340.00 | $333.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 7 | $315.00–320.00 | $319.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $355.00–365.00 | $358.18 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 469 | 5 | $325.00–335.00 | $327.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 511 | 4 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 563 | 5 | $285.00–305.00 | $299.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 20 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,100–2,250 | $2,175 |
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 | 3 | $2,550–3,000 | $2,800 |
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) | 5 | $1,800–2,200 | $1,990 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,300–2,650 | $2,475 |
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