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Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Report date Aug 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 12, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northeast Georgia Livestock - Athens, GA (AMS_1940)
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375Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
compared to one week ago, slaughter cows and bulls sharply lower, feeder steers lightly tested, feeder bulls and heifers unevenly steady, replacement cows mostly 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 | 323 | 2 | $445.00–455.00 | $450.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 357 | 3 | $400.00–410.00 | $403.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 7 | $365.00–380.00 | $370.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 4 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $337.00–340.00 | $338.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $330.00–335.00 | $331.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $300.00–315.00 | $307.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $290.00–310.00 | $299.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 6 | $405.00–425.00 | $409.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 4 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $345.00–360.00 | $351.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 458 | 6 | $335.00–350.00 | $341.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 7 | $315.00–335.00 | $325.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 6 | $305.00–325.00 | $314.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $295.00–310.00 | $301.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $340.00–360.00 | $350.22 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.59 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $295.00–310.00 | $301.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 3 | $280.00–295.00 | $288.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $280.00–290.00 | $285.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $275.00–290.00 | $282.56 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 263 | 2 | $580.00–610.00 | $594.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 303 | 5 | $510.00–530.00 | $516.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $435.00–455.00 | $444.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 459 | 4 | $385.00–395.00 | $392.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 326 | 4 | $465.00–500.00 | $482.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 5 | $445.00–470.00 | $454.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 5 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 8 | $345.00–380.00 | $366.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 6 | $335.00–355.00 | $343.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 557 | 6 | $320.00–335.00 | $325.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 7 | $310.00–320.00 | $313.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $305.00–310.00 | $308.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 3 | $295.00–305.00 | $298.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $280.00–289.00 | $284.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 406 | 4 | $325.00–345.00 | $338.63 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 462 | 3 | $320.00–340.00 | $333.43 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 512 | 3 | $320.00–325.00 | $321.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 552 | 3 | $300.00–315.00 | $305.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $285.00–295.00 | $290.12 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.47 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 822 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 10 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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) | 1,185–1,370 | 1,274 | 4 | $2,600–2,750 | $2,688.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,055–1,295 | 1,193 | 8 | $3,050–3,450 | $3,282.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 990–1,295 | 1,127 | 3 | $2,200–2,700 | $2,384.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 865 | 865 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 910–1,735 | 1,265 | 43 | $163.00–173.00 | $167.98 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,025–1,440 | 1,252 | 10 | $174.00–179.00 | $175.16 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,045–1,585 | 1,330 | 13 | $157.00–162.00 | $159.45 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,540–1,785 | 1,653 | 4 | $164.00–168.00 | $165.99 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,700–1,735 | 1,718 | 2 | $170.00–179.00 | $174.55 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,470–1,735 | 1,572 | 3 | $140.00–150.00 | $144.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 845–1,225 | 1,044 | 6 | $148.00–160.00 | $155.36 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 900–1,430 | 1,085 | 4 | $135.00–144.00 | $139.57 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,500–1,970 | 1,724 | 5 | $199.00–207.00 | $203.40 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,040–2,225 | 1,775 | 3 | $185.00–190.00 | $187.32 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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About Northeast Georgia Livestock
- Listed as
- Northeast Georgia Livestock
- Sale day
- Wednesday, 11 a.m. goats and sheep; noon cattle
- Phone
- (706) 549-4790
- Address
- 1200 Winterville Road, Athens
- Directions
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- Notes
- Feeder calf sale 3rd Thursday, 6 p.m.
From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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