Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Report date Apr 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 23, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 7:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
Apr 21Sale shown
925Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Bulls steady. Replacement Cattle steady. All Feeder Classes and Calf Classes steady with undertone.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 4 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 6 | $467.50–475.00 | $469.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 13 | $447.50–455.00 | $451.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 30 | $415.00–440.00 | $434.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 10 | $390.00–406.00 | $399.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $365.00–375.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 664 | 25 | $362.50–372.50 | $363.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 329 | 7 | $460.00–490.00 | $469.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 16 | $450.00–470.00 | $458.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 35 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 462 | 22 | $415.00–442.50 | $432.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 522 | 27 | $380.00–410.00 | $400.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 629 | 8 | $357.50–360.00 | $359.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 708 | 3 | $285.00–310.00 | $298.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 772 | 4 | $285.00–300.00 | $291.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 216 | 4 | $480.00–500.00 | $492.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $450.00–475.00 | $466.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 312 | 7 | $420.00–455.00 | $444.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 379 | 12 | $420.00–445.00 | $434.64 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 7 | $415.00–430.00 | $425.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 15 | $375.00–416.00 | $401.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 6 | $350.00–375.00 | $363.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 571 | 7 | $330.00–350.00 | $338.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $315.00–330.00 | $322.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 679 | 4 | $300.00–305.00 | $301.24 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 353 | 7 | $545.00–550.00 | $549.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 443 | 13 | $520.00–525.00 | $522.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 14 | $475.00–485.00 | $480.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 531 | 21 | $470.00–485.00 | $475.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 553 | 4 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 14 | $410.00–421.50 | $413.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 13 | $395.00–405.00 | $401.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 719 | 5 | $350.00–360.00 | $356.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 15 | $510.00–540.00 | $525.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 14 | $482.50–515.00 | $490.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 467 | 8 | $450.00–470.00 | $461.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 536 | 32 | $445.00–462.50 | $456.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 9 | $422.50–442.50 | $430.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 602 | 3 | $380.00–405.00 | $393.34 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 303 | 2 | $505.00–510.00 | $507.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 11 | $470.00–500.00 | $485.61 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 414 | 7 | $450.00–460.00 | $457.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 489 | 7 | $420.00–437.50 | $432.91 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $400.00–425.00 | $410.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 598 | 9 | $400.00–402.50 | $401.11 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $595.00–610.00 | $602.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 6 | $570.00–595.00 | $588.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 371 | 5 | $515.00–530.00 | $518.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 434 | 4 | $480.00–490.00 | $486.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 19 | $460.00–470.00 | $466.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 17 | $420.00–455.00 | $437.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $390.00–415.00 | $399.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 671 | 8 | $340.00–390.00 | $363.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 233 | 7 | $545.00–560.00 | $548.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 251 | 5 | $550.00–580.00 | $574.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 8 | $485.00–500.00 | $494.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 13 | $450.00–470.00 | $456.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 457 | 15 | $425.00–445.00 | $436.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $400.00–415.00 | $408.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 3 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 3 | $375.00–380.00 | $378.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 245 | 2 | $500.00–510.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $510.00–525.00 | $517.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 337 | 6 | $500.00–525.00 | $520.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $460.00–480.00 | $471.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 413 | 13 | $420.00–440.00 | $434.80 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 493 | 4 | $395.00–410.00 | $401.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,075–1,445 | 1,259 | 9 | $170.00–181.00 | $175.49 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,005–1,690 | 1,333 | 3 | $186.00–190.00 | $187.01 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,215–1,335 | 1,280 | 7 | $157.00–168.00 | $162.29 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,540–1,575 | 1,558 | 2 | $178.00–179.00 | $178.49 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,480–1,865 | 1,673 | 2 | $186.00–190.00 | $187.77 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,305–1,945 | 1,541 | 7 | $158.00–170.00 | $163.94 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 920–1,310 | 1,124 | 16 | $160.00–172.00 | $164.09 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 940–1,245 | 1,055 | 5 | $175.00–190.00 | $180.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 880–1,430 | 1,083 | 18 | $130.00–156.00 | $146.28 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,020–2,325 | 1,573 | 11 | $197.00–215.00 | $207.27 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,600–2,265 | 2,066 | 7 | $216.00–230.00 | $221.12 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,070–1,790 | 1,440 | 5 | $184.00–190.00 | $187.89 |
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) | 1,100–1,580 | 1,350 | 3 | $2,700–2,900 | $2,811.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,285–1,415 | 1,350 | 2 | $2,550–2,900 | $2,716.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 820–915 | 868 | 2 | $2,750–3,050 | $2,908.21 |
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 | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,210–1,385 | 1,298 | 2 | $2,000–2,350 | $2,186.80 |
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