Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Report date May 12, 2026 · Published by USDA May 13, 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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725Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Bulls steady to 2.00 higher. Replacement Cattle steady. All Feeder Classes and Calf Classes steady to 2.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 207 | 3 | $580.00–630.00 | $598.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 11 | $470.00–482.50 | $478.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 6 | $455.00–482.50 | $471.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 16 | $450.00–472.50 | $464.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 3 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 607 | 5 | $377.50–400.00 | $390.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 716 | 5 | $310.00–335.00 | $320.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 331 | 6 | $470.00–495.00 | $477.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 6 | $435.00–465.00 | $451.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 18 | $425.00–452.20 | $443.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 11 | $420.00–442.50 | $430.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 7 | $345.00–355.00 | $347.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $450.00–475.00 | $462.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 318 | 6 | $435.00–455.00 | $445.88 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $420.00–430.00 | $425.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 5 | $395.00–420.00 | $411.31 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 8 | $387.50–410.00 | $395.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 17 | $360.00–380.00 | $369.85 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 571 | 9 | $320.00–350.00 | $334.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 622 | 11 | $317.50–340.00 | $321.13 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 15 | $580.00–615.00 | $585.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 407 | 13 | $485.00–507.50 | $500.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 6 | $460.00–490.00 | $474.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 6 | $430.00–467.50 | $448.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 5 | $385.00–410.00 | $393.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 5 | $380.00–395.00 | $382.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 4 | $350.00–370.00 | $363.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 6 | $325.00–328.00 | $326.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 226 | 5 | $540.00–570.00 | $549.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 376 | 5 | $480.00–505.00 | $487.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 13 | $440.00–475.00 | $456.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $425.00–455.00 | $436.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 11 | $400.00–425.00 | $415.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 4 | $355.00–375.00 | $362.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 8 | $372.50–375.00 | $373.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 666 | 4 | $315.00–330.00 | $321.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 279 | 6 | $500.00–540.00 | $512.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 314 | 4 | $485.00–525.00 | $507.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 371 | 8 | $440.00–470.00 | $456.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 411 | 5 | $400.00–425.00 | $415.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 468 | 5 | $395.00–450.00 | $419.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.08 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $570.00–590.00 | $576.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 15 | $530.00–540.00 | $535.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 15 | $480.00–510.00 | $505.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 6 | $470.00–472.50 | $471.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 5 | $437.50–450.00 | $444.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 18 | $412.50–440.00 | $425.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 4 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 303 | 2 | $520.00–540.00 | $530.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $512.00 | $512.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 20 | $440.00–475.00 | $461.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 12 | $440.00–442.50 | $442.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 9 | $430.00–432.50 | $431.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 5 | $375.00–390.00 | $387.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 697 | 3 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $500.00–515.00 | $507.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $465.00–500.00 | $481.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $455.00–480.00 | $467.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $370.00–380.00 | $377.52 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,195–1,415 | 1,306 | 8 | $171.00–182.00 | $177.14 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,050–1,505 | 1,262 | 9 | $184.00–189.00 | $185.77 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,395–1,790 | 1,549 | 4 | $175.00–180.00 | $178.36 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,505–1,780 | 1,642 | 7 | $185.00–189.00 | $186.78 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,370–1,510 | 1,440 | 2 | $166.00–167.00 | $166.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 960–1,365 | 1,129 | 9 | $160.00–168.00 | $165.01 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 915–1,200 | 1,073 | 10 | $170.00–186.00 | $176.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 850–1,300 | 1,024 | 9 | $133.00–155.00 | $146.09 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,130–1,690 | 1,396 | 10 | $197.00–213.00 | $205.67 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,220–2,350 | 1,765 | 10 | $217.00–242.00 | $227.32 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,410–1,615 | 1,513 | 2 | $176.00–190.00 | $182.53 |
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) | 1,100–1,245 | 1,201 | 4 | $2,600–2,750 | $2,690.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,110–1,635 | 1,388 | 20 | $2,250–3,250 | $2,782.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,010–1,495 | 1,326 | 7 | $2,700–3,450 | $2,965.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,015–1,200 | 1,111 | 4 | $1,750–2,450 | $2,260.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,025–1,350 | 1,170 | 4 | $2,000–2,350 | $2,190.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,160–1,170 | 1,165 | 2 | $1,750–2,300 | $2,026.18 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 905 | 905 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 945 | 945 | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 810 | 810 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 875 | 875 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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 | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 840 | 840 | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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