Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Report date Oct 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 11:48 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Oct 28Sale shown
543Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold mostly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder calves. Replacement cattle sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $420.00–435.00 | $427.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 431 | 4 | $390.00–415.00 | $402.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 4 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 11 | $330.00–350.00 | $337.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 12 | $315.00–330.00 | $323.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 4 | $305.00–310.00 | $308.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 600–650 | 610 | 16 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $380.00–405.00 | $387.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 9 | $360.00–380.00 | $368.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 31 | $335.00–350.00 | $345.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 18 | $310.00–325.00 | $316.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 5 | $295.00–310.00 | $305.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 9 | $280.00–295.00 | $285.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 4 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 773 | 3 | $260.00–275.00 | $266.78 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $380.00–395.00 | $387.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $365.00–370.00 | $368.28 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $335.00–345.00 | $338.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 481 | 14 | $312.50–330.00 | $323.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $275.00–290.00 | $282.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 5 | $445.00–465.00 | $452.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 5 | $425.00–435.00 | $426.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $402.50–420.00 | $411.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $343.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 4 | $300.00–310.00 | $303.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 331 | 4 | $445.00–470.00 | $461.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 4 | $415.00–430.00 | $423.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 7 | $395.00–415.00 | $409.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 14 | $365.00–385.00 | $374.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 15 | $337.50–350.00 | $341.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 23 | $320.00–335.00 | $332.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 16 | $305.00–315.00 | $311.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 4 | $285.00–300.00 | $289.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 431 | 11 | $360.00–385.00 | $373.80 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 479 | 13 | $335.00–360.00 | $352.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 522 | 8 | $320.00–335.00 | $328.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 6 | $295.00–315.00 | $310.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 677 | 6 | $265.00–275.00 | $269.17 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $355.00–360.00 | $357.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,245 | 1,153 | 6 | $128.00–132.00 | $129.73 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,210–1,495 | 1,304 | 4 | $134.00–136.00 | $135.05 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,055–1,305 | 1,216 | 5 | $120.00–125.00 | $123.35 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,595 | 1,350 | 10 | $137.00–141.00 | $139.55 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,015–1,480 | 1,288 | 7 | $143.00–152.00 | $147.21 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,010–1,470 | 1,329 | 5 | $130.00–134.00 | $132.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,035–1,275 | 1,157 | 3 | $116.00–120.00 | $117.77 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 150–1,170 | 883 | 6 | $104.00–111.00 | $107.96 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,235 | 2,235 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $3,000–3,300 | $3,150 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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 | 2 | $2,500–2,600 | $2,550 |
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) | 2 | $1,700–2,100 | $1,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $2,300 | $2,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,500–3,000 | $2,775 |
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