Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Report date Jul 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 7:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
Jul 28Sale shown
587Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Bulls steady. Replacement Cattle steady. All Feeder Classes and Calf Classes sold sharply lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 14 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 263 | 3 | $475.00–485.00 | $479.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $380.00–410.00 | $395.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 459 | 4 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 5 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $295.00–300.00 | $298.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 328 | 6 | $350.00–380.00 | $370.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 371 | 20 | $345.00–377.50 | $363.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 412 | 19 | $340.00–367.50 | $350.28 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 482 | 31 | $330.00–350.00 | $338.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 532 | 31 | $320.00–347.50 | $335.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 583 | 21 | $300.00–329.00 | $323.32 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 3 | $310.00–315.00 | $313.35 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 5 | $480.00–487.50 | $483.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 448 | 2 | $396.00 | $396.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 461 | 18 | $385.00–412.50 | $391.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 14 | $375.00–380.00 | $376.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 20 | $368.00–374.00 | $371.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 4 | $354.00 | $354.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 668 | 3 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $415.00–440.00 | $431.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 479 | 12 | $345.00–377.50 | $368.20 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 14 | $344.00–365.00 | $359.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 574 | 11 | $350.00–366.00 | $359.17 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 24 | $330.00–340.00 | $337.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 653 | 2 | $315.00–325.00 | $319.98 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 4 | $485.00–510.00 | $498.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 3 | $455.00–475.00 | $468.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 3 | $420.00–455.00 | $437.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 15 | $382.50–387.50 | $383.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 457 | 9 | $370.00–385.00 | $378.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 6 | $340.00–355.00 | $344.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 20 | $310.00–345.00 | $325.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 688 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $420.00–440.00 | $430.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 384 | 8 | $385.00–415.00 | $404.21 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 8 | $350.00–375.00 | $363.94 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 467 | 5 | $320.00–350.00 | $330.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 517 | 8 | $290.00–320.00 | $308.55 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 634 | 5 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $2,385 | $2,385 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 965 | 965 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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 | 1,080 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 805 | 805 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,025–1,440 | 1,213 | 9 | $187.00–196.00 | $190.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,205–2,040 | 1,695 | 5 | $178.00–186.00 | $183.09 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,225–1,305 | 1,265 | 2 | $188.00–196.00 | $191.87 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,185–1,375 | 1,280 | 2 | $167.00–169.00 | $167.93 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,070 | 915 | 5 | $160.00–166.00 | $162.92 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 925–1,115 | 1,046 | 5 | $176.00–195.00 | $182.83 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 980–1,065 | 1,018 | 3 | $140.00–155.00 | $145.23 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,360–2,045 | 1,637 | 3 | $202.00–211.00 | $206.01 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,495–1,945 | 1,677 | 6 | $219.00–227.00 | $223.54 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,185–1,385 | 1,312 | 3 | $165.00–193.00 | $180.12 |
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