Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Report date Mar 31, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 31, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 7:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
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Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Bulls steady to 4.00 higher. Replacement Cattle mostly steady with a higher undertone. Feeder Steers sold sharply higher. Feeder Bulls and Feeder Heifers sold steady to 2.00 higher. All Calf Classes sold steady to 6.00 higher.
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 263 | 7 | $555.00–585.00 | $568.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 361 | 17 | $495.00–515.00 | $502.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 7 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 14 | $450.00–475.00 | $460.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 14 | $420.00–445.00 | $426.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 8 | $387.50–420.00 | $403.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 8 | $370.00–390.00 | $383.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $346.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 344 | 3 | $490.00–495.00 | $491.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 361 | 9 | $460.00–480.00 | $473.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 23 | $442.50–467.50 | $456.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 14 | $420.00–445.00 | $429.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 14 | $385.00–415.00 | $405.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 5 | $350.00–390.00 | $376.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 334 | 12 | $430.00–465.00 | $450.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 367 | 3 | $430.00–450.00 | $441.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 4 | $410.00–435.00 | $421.43 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 468 | 5 | $375.00–410.00 | $401.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 571 | 8 | $320.00–342.50 | $333.10 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 2 | $590.00–610.00 | $600.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $610.00–620.00 | $615.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 4 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 12 | $492.50–512.50 | $507.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 4 | $460.00–475.00 | $471.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 18 | $425.00–485.00 | $445.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $417.50–445.00 | $425.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 667 | 10 | $365.00–372.50 | $371.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $560.00–580.00 | $569.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 263 | 5 | $550.00–580.00 | $560.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $535.00–555.00 | $544.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 391 | 4 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 444 | 6 | $470.00–475.00 | $473.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $435.00–440.00 | $437.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 509 | 4 | $390.00–410.00 | $399.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 6 | $400.00–412.50 | $410.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 3 | $335.00–350.00 | $343.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 722 | 3 | $310.00–335.00 | $321.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 258 | 3 | $535.00–540.00 | $538.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 381 | 14 | $440.00–475.00 | $458.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 4 | $435.00–450.00 | $440.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 474 | 7 | $400.00–420.00 | $414.32 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $350.00–380.00 | $360.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 4 | $370.00–375.00 | $373.73 |
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) | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,055–1,725 | 1,431 | 18 | $2,500–3,450 | $2,926.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,060–1,710 | 1,385 | 2 | $2,800–2,850 | $2,830.87 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 990 | 990 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 700 | 700 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 6 | $580.00–592.50 | $587.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 4 | $520.00–545.00 | $532.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 7 | $485.00–505.00 | $496.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 18 | $472.50–507.50 | $489.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 553 | 2 | $482.50 | $482.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 13 | $435.00–457.50 | $445.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 687 | 8 | $385.00–400.00 | $396.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 408 | 6 | $500.00–515.00 | $512.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 554 | 3 | $422.50–430.00 | $425.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 4 | $380.00–400.00 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 732 | 3 | $337.50–350.00 | $341.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 768 | 4 | $335.00–345.00 | $339.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 381 | 7 | $470.00–505.00 | $494.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $412.50–445.00 | $424.71 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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 | 1,080–1,380 | 1,166 | 7 | $2,850–5,050 | $4,662.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,250–1,295 | 1,273 | 3 | $2,550–5,750 | $4,001.96 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 960 | 960 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,025–1,485 | 1,308 | 10 | $170.00–183.00 | $177.94 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,190–1,850 | 1,448 | 13 | $186.00–205.00 | $192.86 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,220–1,925 | 1,503 | 8 | $170.00–181.00 | $176.56 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,375–1,770 | 1,586 | 17 | $185.00–201.00 | $193.70 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,010–1,225 | 1,154 | 7 | $165.00–177.00 | $170.41 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 950–1,275 | 1,147 | 7 | $179.00–189.00 | $182.95 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 910–1,155 | 1,033 | 2 | $138.00–149.00 | $144.15 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,010–2,395 | 1,789 | 13 | $185.00–212.00 | $198.26 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 2,050–2,255 | 2,153 | 2 | $214.00–224.00 | $219.24 |
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