Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Report date Apr 14, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 14, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA (AMS_1946)
Apr 14Sale shown
349Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows mostly steady, slaughter bulls steady to 3.00 higher, feeder steers lightly tested, feeder bulls and heifer unevenly steady, replacement cows steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 60–80 | 73 | 2 | $180.00–190.00 | $184.83 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 80–100 | 83 | 2 | $180.00–195.00 | $187.73 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 100–150 | 105 | 2 | $205.00–280.00 | $240.71 |
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Replacement Goats: Families per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 80–100 | 80 | 2 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 100–150 | 100 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 40–60 | 50 | 2 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 60–80 | 71 | 8 | $170.00–200.00 | $182.28 |
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Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 4 | $505.00–550.00 | $521.62 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 453 | 2 | $495.00–515.00 | $504.94 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 7 | $470.00–490.00 | $483.76 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $550.00–575.00 | $562.72 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $520.00–525.00 | $522.57 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $470.00–495.00 | $485.12 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 4 | $435.00–452.00 | $445.49 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $380.00–410.00 | $395.14 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $500.00–515.00 | $507.38 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $500.00–510.00 | $505.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 463 | 4 | $400.00–430.00 | $419.05 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $332.00–376.00 | $354.10 |
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 268 | 2 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $470.00–490.00 | $480.55 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 3 | $460.00–495.00 | $473.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $430.00–465.00 | $447.80 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 3 | $425.00–430.00 | $426.67 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $368.00–370.00 | $368.66 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $338.00–340.00 | $338.97 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 323 | 3 | $420.00–460.00 | $435.39 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $415.00–455.00 | $430.55 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.53 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 5 | $135.00–180.00 | $156.67 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 71 | 7 | $130.00–190.00 | $156.80 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 82 | 3 | $140.00–180.00 | $159.59 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 93 | 4 | $165.00–185.00 | $173.99 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 123 | 2 | $205.00–220.00 | $212.96 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 2 | $90.00–95.00 | $92.40 |
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Slaughter Goats: Bucks/Billies per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 115 | 2 | $370.00–390.00 | $379.13 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 163 | 2 | $480.00–510.00 | $495.69 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 2 | $165.00–225.00 | $195.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 72 | 3 | $180.00–205.00 | $195.23 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 81 | 7 | $180.00–260.00 | $206.93 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 92 | 3 | $200.00–205.00 | $201.73 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 109 | 6 | $220.00–330.00 | $258.09 |
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Slaughter Goats: Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 45 | 3 | $180.00–192.00 | $188.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 5 | $185.00–200.00 | $189.61 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 21 | 4 | $62.50–75.00 | $70.59 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 33 | 10 | $60.00–125.00 | $80.49 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 44 | 17 | $85.00–175.00 | $142.20 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 52 | 12 | $100.00–175.00 | $143.44 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 61 | 11 | $120.00–175.00 | $144.04 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 71 | 5 | $120.00–175.00 | $144.44 |
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Slaughter Goats: Wethers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 138 | 2 | $300.00–380.00 | $340.73 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 920–1,295 | 1,158 | 8 | $193.00–200.00 | $195.60 |
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| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,005–1,460 | 1,285 | 3 | $200.50–207.00 | $204.04 |
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| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 905–1,280 | 1,068 | 4 | $182.00–185.00 | $183.73 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,290–1,445 | 1,383 | 3 | $194.00–199.00 | $196.95 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,375–1,590 | 1,483 | 2 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 895–1,000 | 933 | 6 | $161.00–171.50 | $168.65 |
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| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 925–1,170 | 1,012 | 3 | $179.00–185.00 | $181.63 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 875 | 875 | 1 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,120–1,550 | 1,308 | 3 | $193.00–202.00 | $197.12 |
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| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,480–1,550 | 1,512 | 3 | $215.00–221.00 | $218.67 |
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| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 945 | 945 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,180–1,205 | 1,193 | 2 | $2,600–2,800 | $2,701.05 |
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| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 630 | 630 | 1 | $1,975 | $1,975 |
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Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,180 | 1,180 | 2 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 900 | 900 | 2 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 900–1,050 | 988 | 8 | $2,900–3,600 | $3,231.65 |
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| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 730 | 730 | 2 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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