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Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Report date Oct 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 27, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 9:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Bulls sold steady. Replacement Cattle steady. All Feeder Classes and Calf Classes sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,225–1,475 | 1,349 | 9 | $145.00–156.00 | $150.04 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,130–1,170 | 1,150 | 2 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,170–1,560 | 1,305 | 11 | $130.00–144.00 | $136.14 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,290–1,660 | 1,447 | 3 | $138.00–143.00 | $140.13 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,205–1,490 | 1,325 | 3 | $135.00–136.00 | $135.70 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,100–1,195 | 1,134 | 7 | $136.00–148.00 | $139.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 915–1,215 | 1,094 | 15 | $119.00–134.00 | $126.31 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,155–1,420 | 1,275 | 5 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,650.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,125–1,340 | 1,233 | 2 | $2,500–3,200 | $2,880.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,110–1,275 | 1,213 | 4 | $2,000–2,300 | $2,149.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010–1,360 | 1,175 | 10 | $1,800–2,400 | $2,178.96 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 875–995 | 955 | 3 | $1,700–2,450 | $2,220.94 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 835–850 | 843 | 2 | $1,600–1,700 | $1,649.55 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 850–925 | 888 | 2 | $1,500–2,000 | $1,760.56 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 5 | $415.00–425.00 | $422.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 10 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $362.50–365.00 | $363.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 6 | $335.00–352.50 | $348.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 18 | $310.00–330.00 | $322.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 6 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 5 | $270.00–280.00 | $274.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 3 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 297 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $405.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 9 | $385.00–410.00 | $398.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 9 | $345.00–370.00 | $353.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 4 | $335.00–350.00 | $344.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 4 | $310.00–330.00 | $316.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 643 | 7 | $275.00–290.00 | $284.64 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 382 | 5 | $360.00–375.00 | $370.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 413 | 5 | $320.00–332.50 | $328.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 509 | 11 | $265.00–290.00 | $277.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $455.00–470.00 | $462.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 6 | $380.00–405.00 | $389.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 17 | $350.00–377.50 | $367.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 552 | 13 | $320.00–345.00 | $333.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 7 | $315.00–325.00 | $323.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 389 | 10 | $415.00–420.00 | $419.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 12 | $400.00–412.50 | $408.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 458 | 3 | $350.00–365.00 | $355.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $275.00–280.00 | $277.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 687 | 7 | $285.00–292.50 | $291.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 277 | 7 | $465.00–475.00 | $466.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 326 | 9 | $435.00–450.00 | $438.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 372 | 6 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 433 | 7 | $365.00–385.00 | $377.80 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $310.00–325.00 | $318.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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) · Open | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,025–1,205 | 1,118 | 4 | $1,800–2,250 | $2,039.60 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 950 | 950 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $420.00–450.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 6 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 23 | $386.00–412.50 | $391.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 561 | 16 | $357.50–375.00 | $365.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 634 | 42 | $357.50–362.00 | $360.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 679 | 5 | $332.00–335.00 | $332.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 3 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 343 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 24 | $350.00–380.00 | $371.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 582 | 18 | $347.50–360.00 | $350.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 3 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 231 | 4 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 348 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $310.00–345.00 | $331.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $320.00–335.00 | $327.43 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,035–2,215 | 1,728 | 12 | $170.00–180.00 | $174.74 |
History
Southern Livestock price history
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Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 500–550 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 600–650 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 550–600 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | $348.29 | $330.00 | $322.78 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $337.24 | $318.85 | $319.91 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $334.02 | $304.91 | $321.69 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | not reported | $310.01 | $340.57 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $339.88 | $335.00 | $325.43 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $340.58 | $312.31 | $324.41 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $346.71 | $308.14 | $334.77 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $340.81 | not reported | $327.37 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $336.91 | $325.00 | $313.22 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Aug 18, 2026 | not reported | $350.83 | not reported |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $430.00 | not reported | $362.50 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $388.00 | not reported | not reported |
| Jul 28, 2026 | $384.00 | $350.00 | not reported |
| Jul 21, 2026 | not reported | $367.50 | $376.00 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $423.57 | $380.00 | $376.80 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 712 | 79 |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Cattle sale | 900 | 67 |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Cattle sale | 721 | 76 |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 652 | 80 |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 635 | 73 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 678 | 85 |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 797 | 77 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 590 | 70 |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Cattle sale | 725 | 64 |
| Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Cattle sale | 546 | 59 |
| Tue, Aug 18, 2026 | Cattle sale | 414 | 57 |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | Cattle sale | 563 | 69 |
| Tue, Aug 4, 2026 | Cattle sale | 517 | 69 |
| Tue, Jul 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 587 | 59 |
| Tue, Jul 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 692 | 74 |
| Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 777 | 73 |
| Tue, Jul 7, 2026 | Cattle sale | 806 | 73 |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | Cattle sale | 500 | 75 |
| Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | Cattle sale | 844 | 85 |
| Tue, Jun 9, 2026 | Cattle sale | 684 | 71 |
| Tue, Jun 2, 2026 | Cattle sale | 590 | 80 |
| Tue, May 26, 2026 | Cattle sale | 492 | 60 |
| Tue, May 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 813 | 86 |
| Tue, May 12, 2026 | Cattle sale | 725 | 87 |
| Tue, May 5, 2026 | Cattle sale | 815 | 85 |
| Tue, Apr 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,070 | 101 |
| Tue, Apr 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 925 | 91 |
| Tue, Apr 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 974 | 93 |
| Tue, Apr 7, 2026 | Cattle sale | 677 | 80 |
| Tue, Mar 31, 2026 | Cattle sale | 694 | 78 |
Questions
Questions about Southern Livestock
When is the next sale at Southern Livestock?
Tuesday, November 3: Cattle sale. The barn sells on Tuesdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so check with the barn before you haul.
Where is Southern Livestock?
Oak Park, Georgia. Get directions.
What sold at Southern Livestock most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Tuesday, October 27 sale with 712 head: slaughter cows, bred cows, feeder heifers, feeder bulls, cow-calf pairs, feeder steers and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Southern Livestock prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What other livestock sales are near Oak Park?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Dixie Livestock Market (Oak Park, GA, Tue Nov 3), L&L Horse Sale (Lyons, GA, Sat Nov 7), Metter Livestock Auction (Lyons, GA, Sat Nov 7), R&R Goat & Livestock Auction (Swainsboro, GA, Sat Nov 7) and Horse Creek Auction Co. (Dublin, GA, Thu Nov 5). Distances are straight-line from Oak Park.
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