Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Report date May 26, 2026 · Published by USDA May 27, 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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492Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows, Slaughter Bulls and Replacement Cattle sold steady. All Feeder Classes and Calf Classes sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 552 | 3 | $380.00–410.00 | $398.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 4 | $540.00–555.00 | $546.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 4 | $475.00–495.00 | $487.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 411 | 6 | $440.00–465.00 | $452.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 454 | 4 | $430.00–452.50 | $441.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 5 | $405.00–420.00 | $410.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $360.00–380.00 | $369.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 5 | $330.00–350.00 | $340.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 733 | 2 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 369 | 4 | $440.00–470.00 | $449.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 10 | $400.00–430.00 | $420.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 484 | 5 | $402.50–420.00 | $407.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 529 | 4 | $350.00–390.00 | $364.85 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $300.00–315.00 | $307.39 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 7 | $467.50 | $467.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $400.00–422.00 | $418.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 10 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 667 | 13 | $332.00–348.00 | $344.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 761 | 4 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 11 | $440.00–455.00 | $449.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 13 | $425.00–450.00 | $430.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 524 | 18 | $377.00–390.00 | $383.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $366.00 | $366.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $354.00 | $354.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 336 | 6 | $440.00–450.00 | $448.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $410.00–425.00 | $417.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 5 | $380.00–420.00 | $409.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 473 | 9 | $395.00–410.00 | $403.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 22 | $350.00–390.00 | $370.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 578 | 8 | $320.00–346.00 | $340.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $305.00–320.00 | $312.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 688 | 2 | $280.00–300.00 | $290.04 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 656 | 4 | $386.00 | $386.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 7 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 272 | 3 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 459 | 14 | $440.00–470.00 | $444.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $415.00–440.00 | $433.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 8 | $405.00–415.00 | $409.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 716 | 8 | $342.00–345.00 | $342.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 348 | 6 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $485.00–490.00 | $486.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 5 | $440.00–460.00 | $446.88 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 491 | 22 | $415.00–430.00 | $422.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 9 | $380.00–410.00 | $397.79 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 583 | 13 | $375.00–398.00 | $389.80 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 920 | 920 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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) | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,155–1,160 | 1,158 | 2 | $3,350–3,450 | $3,400.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,005–1,220 | 1,112 | 5 | $1,850–2,150 | $2,030.98 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 875 | 875 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 820–850 | 835 | 2 | $1,700–1,950 | $1,822.75 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 800 | 800 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,690–2,145 | 1,966 | 4 | $197.00–216.00 | $208.22 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,410–1,870 | 1,559 | 7 | $170.00–192.00 | $181.65 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,510 | 1,254 | 4 | $174.00–181.00 | $178.40 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,155–1,430 | 1,262 | 5 | $185.00–195.00 | $187.63 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,480–1,640 | 1,552 | 3 | $180.00–183.00 | $180.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,100 | 1,063 | 4 | $164.00–166.00 | $165.23 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 960–1,385 | 1,157 | 5 | $169.00–188.00 | $178.75 |
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