Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Report date Aug 25, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 25, 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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Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows sold mostly steady. Slaughter Bulls sold 6.00 - 8.00 lower. Replacement Cattle sold mostly steady. All Calf Classes and Feeder Classes sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 4 | $415.00–417.50 | $416.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 11 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 453 | 2 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 3 | $440.00–455.00 | $448.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 10 | $385.00–387.50 | $386.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 419 | 4 | $372.50–385.00 | $378.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 14 | $340.00–365.00 | $355.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 278 | 4 | $370.00–400.00 | $392.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $365.00–370.00 | $368.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 369 | 9 | $340.00–360.00 | $353.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 9 | $330.00–350.00 | $336.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $300.00–330.00 | $316.15 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 514 | 9 | $290.00–320.00 | $304.20 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 3 | $270.00–275.00 | $271.71 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 612 | 5 | $300.00–315.00 | $307.94 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 668 | 3 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 312 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $470.00–480.00 | $474.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 326 | 5 | $445.00–460.00 | $449.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 4 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 15 | $375.00–385.00 | $382.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 13 | $335.00–340.00 | $335.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 11 | $310.00–328.00 | $319.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 612 | 9 | $300.00–320.00 | $311.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 672 | 5 | $285.00–310.00 | $292.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $265.00–275.00 | $270.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 285 | 3 | $440.00–455.00 | $446.84 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 4 | $400.00–410.00 | $405.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 426 | 8 | $345.00–365.00 | $358.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 476 | 17 | $330.00–350.00 | $336.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $310.00–330.00 | $319.85 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 4 | $275.00–305.00 | $292.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $275.00–280.00 | $277.56 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 728 | 3 | $260.00–270.00 | $266.73 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 11 | $372.50–374.00 | $373.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 4 | $355.00–368.00 | $364.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 588 | 9 | $350.00–354.00 | $351.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 519 | 5 | $300.00–340.00 | $321.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 588 | 8 | $315.00–335.00 | $327.32 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $290.00–295.00 | $292.55 |
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) | 1,050–1,505 | 1,245 | 12 | $2,650–3,150 | $2,849.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,050–1,085 | 1,068 | 2 | $2,350–2,450 | $2,400.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,025–1,195 | 1,140 | 6 | $2,050–2,600 | $2,437.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010–1,475 | 1,124 | 28 | $1,600–2,600 | $2,243.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,060–1,245 | 1,136 | 4 | $2,250–2,800 | $2,522.22 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 815–995 | 922 | 5 | $1,600–2,250 | $1,915.13 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 990–995 | 993 | 3 | $1,850–2,500 | $2,099.33 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,000–1,310 | 1,165 | 13 | $149.00–166.00 | $158.75 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,275–1,860 | 1,644 | 4 | $162.00–165.00 | $164.17 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,315–1,845 | 1,511 | 9 | $150.00–160.00 | $155.81 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,195 | 1,024 | 23 | $157.00–169.00 | $161.51 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 830–1,145 | 1,006 | 18 | $137.00–156.00 | $149.13 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,220–1,960 | 1,576 | 9 | $187.00–201.00 | $192.76 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,005–2,130 | 1,675 | 5 | $154.00–180.00 | $168.58 |
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