Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Report date Apr 7, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 8, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 7:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Franklin County Livestock - Carnesville, GA (AMS_1935)
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979Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows and bulls steady to 5.00 lower, feeder steers lightly tested, feeder bulls and heifers unevenly steady, all replacements sharply higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 268 | 4 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 8 | $525.00–530.00 | $528.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 24 | $490.00–540.00 | $514.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 406 | 9 | $460.00–510.00 | $479.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 9 | $440.00–460.00 | $451.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $370.00–410.00 | $393.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 8 | $350.00–370.00 | $361.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 2 | $325.00–335.00 | $329.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 767 | 11 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 8 | $430.00–495.00 | $467.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 414 | 14 | $400.00–455.00 | $440.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 11 | $380.00–425.00 | $403.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 8 | $380.00–405.00 | $389.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 584 | 7 | $305.00–360.00 | $340.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 462 | 7 | $300.00–365.00 | $329.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $325.00–330.00 | $328.73 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 216 | 4 | $600.00–680.00 | $618.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 3 | $630.00–650.00 | $640.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 307 | 8 | $600.00–640.00 | $614.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 8 | $540.00–570.00 | $557.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 5 | $530.00–540.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 16 | $460.00–500.00 | $476.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 8 | $460.00–490.00 | $473.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 5 | $435.00–455.00 | $445.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 5 | $415.00–435.00 | $423.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 683 | 4 | $380.00–385.00 | $383.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 3 | $500.00–590.00 | $555.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 5 | $510.00–600.00 | $567.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 341 | 8 | $500.00–580.00 | $543.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 10 | $490.00–530.00 | $509.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 32 | $450.00–510.00 | $490.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 487 | 8 | $400.00–455.00 | $436.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 21 | $420.00–455.00 | $442.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 4 | $385.00–430.00 | $409.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 611 | 6 | $350.00–390.00 | $365.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 5 | $350.00–370.00 | $354.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 714 | 6 | $320.00–355.00 | $336.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 5 | $500.00–550.00 | $525.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $470.00–495.00 | $483.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $445.00–465.00 | $455.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $415.00–425.00 | $420.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $365.00–375.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 4 | $415.00–445.00 | $422.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $350.00–375.00 | $362.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 925–1,205 | 1,078 | 7 | $167.50–178.00 | $171.35 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 905–1,530 | 1,170 | 16 | $180.00–190.00 | $185.03 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,125 | 1,125 | 3 | $150.00–159.00 | $153.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 830–965 | 898 | 2 | $130.00–132.50 | $131.16 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 840 | 840 | 2 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,005–1,715 | 1,239 | 4 | $196.00–213.00 | $204.19 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,305–2,015 | 1,562 | 5 | $216.00–235.00 | $221.74 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,255–1,360 | 1,308 | 4 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,090–1,330 | 1,168 | 8 | $5,450–5,800 | $5,620.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 2 | $5,800 | $5,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 900–985 | 928 | 6 | $4,750–6,000 | $5,396.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 800–1,400 | 1,054 | 98 | $5,000–6,500 | $5,944.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 960–1,200 | 1,090 | 32 | $5,000–6,500 | $5,748.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,015 | 1,015 | 2 | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 940–1,140 | 1,040 | 4 | $3,800–3,850 | $3,822.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 815–1,315 | 1,062 | 16 | $3,050–4,550 | $3,940.96 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 700–800 | 741 | 14 | $5,050–6,200 | $5,758 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 505–695 | 600 | 4 | $2,025–2,375 | $2,172.29 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 645–675 | 660 | 4 | $3,400–4,550 | $3,961.93 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 745 | 745 | 2 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
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) | 1,020–1,425 | 1,223 | 3 | $2,925–3,400 | $3,165.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 995–1,395 | 1,145 | 7 | $3,000–3,650 | $3,305.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,000–1,185 | 1,073 | 6 | $3,950–4,800 | $4,432.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 890–1,140 | 1,026 | 4 | $1,950–2,850 | $2,442.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 695–1,380 | 1,040 | 17 | $2,100–2,900 | $2,568.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 830–1,345 | 1,129 | 19 | $2,625–3,750 | $3,107.39 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 700 | 700 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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About Franklin County Livestock
- Listed as
- Franklin County Livestock Sales
- Sale day
- Tuesday, noon
- Phone
- (706) 384-2975, (706) 384-2105
- Address
- 6461 Stone Bridge Road, Carnesville
- Directions
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- Notes
- Every Tuesday: cattle, goats, sheep
From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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