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Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Report date Aug 4, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 7:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
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517Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Bulls steady. Replacement Cattle sharply higher. All Feeder Classes and Calf Classes mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
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) | 1,195–1,590 | 1,360 | 6 | $2,700–3,300 | $2,950.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,050–1,620 | 1,348 | 18 | $2,700–4,450 | $3,090.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,100–1,425 | 1,278 | 3 | $2,150–2,600 | $2,409.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,115–1,360 | 1,174 | 7 | $2,200–2,650 | $2,486.89 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 818–845 | 836 | 6 | $3,650–3,800 | $3,700.54 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 730–855 | 800 | 7 | $4,100–4,500 | $4,320.94 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 680–920 | 817 | 6 | $1,250–2,350 | $1,884.23 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 840–970 | 905 | 2 | $1,700–2,250 | $1,994.75 |
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 | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 850 | 850 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 815–900 | 858 | 2 | $2,700–2,850 | $2,778.72 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,005–1,435 | 1,242 | 7 | $162.00–179.00 | $173.12 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,045–1,510 | 1,340 | 5 | $182.00–198.00 | $188.74 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,280–1,585 | 1,433 | 2 | $174.00–184.00 | $178.47 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 860–1,215 | 1,028 | 8 | $159.00–172.00 | $167.25 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 935–1,260 | 1,121 | 9 | $177.00–186.00 | $181.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 900–1,165 | 1,006 | 7 | $136.00–154.00 | $145.85 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 218 | 5 | $580.00–585.00 | $584.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 9 | $490.00–505.00 | $493.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 361 | 8 | $475.00–490.00 | $481.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 10 | $420.00–440.00 | $430.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 453 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 6 | $362.50–370.00 | $364.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 23 | $350.00–352.50 | $352.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 281 | 10 | $490.00–515.00 | $504.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 11 | $420.00–452.50 | $439.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 5 | $380.00–410.00 | $397.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 20 | $365.00–390.00 | $382.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $330.00–350.00 | $341.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $320.00–340.00 | $333.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 6 | $335.00–352.50 | $342.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 371 | 5 | $387.50–410.00 | $394.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 434 | 16 | $337.50–377.50 | $362.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 473 | 5 | $300.00–355.00 | $339.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 521 | 5 | $300.00–320.00 | $310.01 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 10 | $430.00–450.00 | $442.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 4 | $388.00 | $388.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $305.00–315.00 | $309.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 7 | $380.00–405.00 | $392.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 5 | $370.00–385.00 | $376.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 467 | 8 | $355.00–370.00 | $360.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 609 | 3 | $325.00–330.00 | $326.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 283 | 3 | $435.00–450.00 | $445.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $355.00–385.00 | $366.27 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 426 | 9 | $330.00–360.00 | $351.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 10 | $320.00–350.00 | $342.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 537 | 19 | $310.00–332.00 | $327.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 566 | 4 | $300.00–320.00 | $312.67 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,320–2,140 | 1,558 | 6 | $195.00–212.00 | $204.78 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,315–1,955 | 1,592 | 13 | $215.00–230.00 | $221.89 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,150–2,065 | 1,509 | 5 | $180.00–194.00 | $185.95 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 4 | $440.00–447.50 | $445.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 562 | 12 | $390.00–414.00 | $400.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 7 | $365.00–390.00 | $385.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $445.00–465.00 | $455.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 10 | $400.00–426.00 | $415.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 6 | $378.00–395.00 | $382.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 592 | 3 | $365.00–375.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $365.00–375.00 | $370.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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