Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Report date May 12, 2026 · Published by USDA May 13, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 7:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Franklin County Livestock - Carnesville, GA (AMS_1935)
May 12Sale shown
1,002Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows and bulls steady to 5.00 higher, feeder steers 3.00 to 5.00 lower, feeder bulls steady to 8.00 higher, feeder heifers unevenly steady, all replacements mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $710.00 | $710.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $665.00 | $665.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 2 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 6 | $550.00–580.00 | $570.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 7 | $510.00–530.00 | $515.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 12 | $470.00–505.00 | $482.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 3 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 13 | $400.00–450.00 | $422.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 216 | 4 | $530.00–630.00 | $581.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 276 | 5 | $550.00–640.00 | $576.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 312 | 9 | $490.00–550.00 | $519.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 364 | 10 | $435.00–540.00 | $495.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 24 | $420.00–505.00 | $472.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 18 | $400.00–465.00 | $443.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 508 | 12 | $380.00–440.00 | $425.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 18 | $370.00–430.00 | $403.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 632 | 3 | $345.00–395.00 | $370.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 654 | 4 | $320.00–370.00 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 326 | 4 | $400.00–480.00 | $448.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 421 | 7 | $385.00–400.00 | $396.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $380.00–395.00 | $387.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $230.00–280.00 | $254.72 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 272 | 3 | $570.00–620.00 | $592.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $540.00–550.00 | $544.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 359 | 5 | $480.00–500.00 | $490.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 402 | 7 | $465.00–475.00 | $467.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 11 | $430.00–455.00 | $439.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 214 | 4 | $550.00–620.00 | $568.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 284 | 7 | $450.00–550.00 | $519.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 11 | $435.00–510.00 | $490.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 14 | $400.00–475.00 | $445.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 406 | 12 | $430.00–455.00 | $447.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 25 | $380.00–420.00 | $399.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 519 | 24 | $350.00–405.00 | $378.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 14 | $340.00–400.00 | $373.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 8 | $330.00–375.00 | $345.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 424 | 9 | $330.00–410.00 | $384.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 4 | $330.00–375.00 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $300.00–335.00 | $317.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 7 | $530.00–560.00 | $537.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 5 | $490.00–520.00 | $501.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 10 | $450.00–475.00 | $460.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $420.00–445.00 | $432.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 603 | 2 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $550.00–630.00 | $590.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $480.00–560.00 | $529.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 11 | $475.00–520.00 | $501.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 491 | 9 | $455.00–475.00 | $464.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 503 | 3 | $430.00–437.50 | $434.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,475 | 1,208 | 36 | $180.00–190.00 | $186.16 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 970–1,535 | 1,257 | 18 | $191.00–206.00 | $196.79 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 945–1,180 | 1,081 | 10 | $170.00–179.00 | $176.35 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,330–1,685 | 1,473 | 5 | $190.00–196.00 | $192.38 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,400–1,600 | 1,516 | 5 | $199.00–202.00 | $200.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 955–1,210 | 1,044 | 4 | $150.00–169.00 | $159.33 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 940–1,105 | 1,016 | 8 | $170.00–178.00 | $173.05 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 735–990 | 863 | 2 | $140.00–145.00 | $142.13 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,020–2,145 | 1,532 | 3 | $209.00–218.00 | $213.42 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,095–2,035 | 1,584 | 11 | $220.00–238.00 | $226.48 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
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) | 980–1,095 | 1,038 | 4 | $3,800–4,800 | $4,272.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 940–1,250 | 1,088 | 10 | $4,200–6,350 | $5,392.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,035–1,175 | 1,105 | 4 | $4,500–6,200 | $5,296.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 905–1,305 | 1,090 | 22 | $4,200–6,300 | $4,737.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 775–1,370 | 1,104 | 30 | $3,700–6,350 | $4,398.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 840–1,395 | 1,118 | 4 | $4,250–4,600 | $4,468.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 940 | 940 | 2 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 865–1,040 | 958 | 8 | $3,450–3,900 | $3,711.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 810–1,155 | 976 | 28 | $3,000–3,950 | $3,569.76 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 660–760 | 710 | 4 | $2,750–3,350 | $3,071.13 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 730–785 | 758 | 4 | $2,950–3,700 | $3,311.39 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 680 | 680 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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) | 1,040–1,495 | 1,273 | 5 | $2,400–2,850 | $2,636.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 905–1,540 | 1,245 | 20 | $2,700–3,200 | $2,891.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,140–1,650 | 1,343 | 18 | $3,000–3,550 | $3,243.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 755–1,160 | 991 | 7 | $1,800–2,250 | $2,115.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 880–1,340 | 1,119 | 16 | $2,000–2,650 | $2,401.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,005–1,520 | 1,196 | 17 | $2,350–2,950 | $2,759.51 |
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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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