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Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Report date Aug 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 7:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Franklin County Livestock - Carnesville, GA (AMS_1935)
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Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady. Feeder Steers lightly tested, feeder bulls mostly steady, with feeder heifers steady to 5.00 higher. Replacements sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $460.00–475.00 | $467.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 4 | $420.00–455.00 | $440.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $365.00–400.00 | $382.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 5 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 376 | 5 | $400.00–470.00 | $430.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 5 | $350.00–410.00 | $382.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $300.00–330.00 | $315.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 4 | $315.00–327.50 | $321.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $310.00–312.50 | $311.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 6 | $445.00–480.00 | $464.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 5 | $420.00–435.00 | $424.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 11 | $335.00–345.00 | $338.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 7 | $315.00–330.00 | $323.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $290.00–305.00 | $297.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $280.00–290.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 2 | $435.00–455.00 | $444.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 6 | $430.00–465.00 | $454.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $370.00–410.00 | $393.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 9 | $345.00–385.00 | $359.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 487 | 6 | $320.00–345.00 | $327.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 9 | $275.00–330.00 | $307.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $290.00–305.00 | $296.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 606 | 5 | $300.00–305.00 | $303.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 260 | 2 | $330.00–380.00 | $355.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 319 | 5 | $490.00–540.00 | $505.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 8 | $440.00–460.00 | $446.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 456 | 6 | $405.00–425.00 | $413.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 8 | $355.00–370.00 | $362.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 5 | $300.00–305.00 | $300.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $287.50–290.00 | $288.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 4 | $280.00–295.00 | $288.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 238 | 2 | $500.00–530.00 | $515.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 273 | 3 | $500.00–525.00 | $508.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 324 | 9 | $440.00–485.00 | $457.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 369 | 5 | $420.00–455.00 | $438.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 7 | $370.00–415.00 | $380.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 15 | $340.00–395.00 | $368.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 11 | $310.00–340.00 | $328.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 7 | $285.00–315.00 | $301.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 676 | 5 | $280.00–295.00 | $288.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $270.00–272.50 | $271.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 5 | $350.00–405.00 | $390.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $305.00–320.00 | $312.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $290.00–300.00 | $295.05 |
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) · Open | 880 | 880 | 2 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 915 | 915 | 2 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,135–1,545 | 1,333 | 6 | $3,500–3,850 | $3,637.94 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 665 | 665 | 2 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 770 | 770 | 1 | $1,825 | $1,825 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $2,775 | $2,775 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 920–1,605 | 1,145 | 4 | $2,825–3,075 | $2,903.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 970–1,195 | 1,083 | 2 | $2,200–2,275 | $2,233.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 880–1,285 | 1,083 | 2 | $2,325–2,575 | $2,473.38 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 790 | 790 | 1 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,350–1,715 | 1,533 | 2 | $200.00–211.00 | $204.85 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 925–1,510 | 1,218 | 16 | $160.00–169.00 | $164.41 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 980–1,890 | 1,289 | 9 | $170.00–185.00 | $175.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,155–1,440 | 1,310 | 6 | $149.00–157.00 | $153.69 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 955–990 | 973 | 2 | $135.00–139.00 | $136.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 930 | 930 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 705–975 | 840 | 2 | $107.50–112.50 | $110.40 |
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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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