Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Report date Oct 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 21, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 12:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Oct 21Sale shown
418Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady. Feeder cattle sold mostly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder calves. 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 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,380 | 1,380 | 1 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,185–1,540 | 1,363 | 2 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,200–1,690 | 1,445 | 5 | $143.00–146.00 | $144.48 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,180–1,855 | 1,501 | 7 | $149.00–155.00 | $151.97 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,785 | 1,785 | 1 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,770–1,995 | 1,883 | 2 | $173.00–176.00 | $174.59 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 6 | $415.00–425.00 | $418.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 566 | 4 | $340.00–360.00 | $351.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 6 | $315.00–320.00 | $319.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 5 | $405.00–420.00 | $413.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 10 | $395.00–407.50 | $403.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 7 | $375.00–385.00 | $378.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 8 | $340.00–360.00 | $351.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 23 | $315.00–335.00 | $323.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 617 | 23 | $300.00–310.00 | $307.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 4 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $405.00–415.00 | $408.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 7 | $370.00–385.00 | $376.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $345.00–365.00 | $357.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 14 | $312.50–335.00 | $320.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 584 | 5 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 628 | 6 | $280.00–295.00 | $286.59 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 671 | 4 | $275.00–285.00 | $281.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 731 | 5 | $255.00–275.00 | $267.01 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $410.00–425.00 | $417.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 404 | 13 | $385.00–410.00 | $406.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 4 | $365.00–380.00 | $370.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 12 | $320.00–345.00 | $328.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 10 | $320.00–325.00 | $323.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 12 | $340.00–375.00 | $354.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 5 | $300.00–310.00 | $304.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 5 | $285.00–300.00 | $288.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 668 | 4 | $275.00–280.00 | $278.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $365.00–375.00 | $369.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 431 | 4 | $335.00–345.00 | $339.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 491 | 7 | $315.00–335.00 | $327.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 3 | $275.00–290.00 | $283.14 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $508.00 | $508.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 742 | 10 | $320.50 | $320.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 461 | 5 | $415.00–440.00 | $426.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 5 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $1,800–1,900 | $1,866.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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