Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Report date Aug 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 7:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
Aug 18Sale shown
414Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Bulls steady. Replacement Cattle mostly steady. All Feeder Classes and Calf Classes sold 4.00 - 6.00 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 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $445.00–465.00 | $454.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 394 | 9 | $400.00–425.00 | $410.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 13 | $390.00–418.00 | $411.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 488 | 8 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 634 | 6 | $350.00–352.50 | $350.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 679 | 4 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 3 | $300.00–302.50 | $301.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 4 | $400.00–420.00 | $408.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $375.00–390.00 | $382.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $370.00–377.50 | $373.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 458 | 18 | $345.00–367.50 | $359.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 503 | 3 | $345.00–365.00 | $351.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 582 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 323 | 3 | $310.00–330.00 | $318.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $345.00–365.00 | $355.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 459 | 4 | $320.00–335.00 | $331.28 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 519 | 5 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 571 | 11 | $310.00–330.00 | $318.65 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 336 | 5 | $450.00–470.00 | $455.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 404 | 7 | $405.00–425.00 | $422.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 23 | $375.00–392.00 | $386.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 4 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 289 | 6 | $455.00–470.00 | $466.66 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 336 | 5 | $410.00–445.00 | $431.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 376 | 4 | $405.00–430.00 | $424.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 474 | 4 | $355.00–365.00 | $362.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 516 | 5 | $300.00–362.00 | $337.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 566 | 10 | $310.00–345.00 | $333.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 713 | 7 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 4 | $415.00–420.00 | $416.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 6 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 6 | $420.00–455.00 | $429.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $390.00–395.00 | $391.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 464 | 7 | $370.00–385.00 | $377.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $340.00–355.00 | $347.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 6 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 669 | 6 | $305.00–315.00 | $311.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 290 | 4 | $430.00–447.50 | $443.13 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 310 | 4 | $400.00–430.00 | $418.94 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 6 | $385.00–405.00 | $398.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 436 | 4 | $350.00–370.00 | $357.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 482 | 6 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.91 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 571 | 4 | $265.00–295.00 | $277.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $275.00–300.00 | $287.22 |
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) | 1,065–1,125 | 1,095 | 2 | $1,700–2,150 | $1,931.16 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,490 | 1,490 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 955 | 955 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,410–1,755 | 1,592 | 3 | $199.00–206.00 | $202.75 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,370–1,542 | 1,456 | 2 | $162.00–187.00 | $173.76 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,245–1,380 | 1,313 | 2 | $176.00–178.00 | $176.95 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,120–1,130 | 1,125 | 2 | $161.00–162.00 | $161.50 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,330–1,578 | 1,433 | 3 | $166.00–168.00 | $167.06 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,420–1,500 | 1,468 | 3 | $150.00–160.00 | $154.34 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 950–1,140 | 1,070 | 3 | $160.00–165.00 | $163.17 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 950–1,265 | 1,102 | 15 | $144.00–157.00 | $151.49 |
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