Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 7, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 1:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
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Tue, Nov 3Next sale
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Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows sold 8.00 - 10.00 lower. Slaughter Bulls steady. Replacement Cattle steady. All Feeder Classes and Calf Classes steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,045–1,275 | 1,160 | 2 | $146.00–150.00 | $148.20 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,010–1,540 | 1,290 | 42 | $125.00–143.00 | $133.58 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,375–1,815 | 1,564 | 13 | $126.00–138.00 | $132.07 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 920–1,010 | 972 | 3 | $136.00–145.00 | $139.19 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 905–1,335 | 1,073 | 22 | $115.00–135.00 | $124.99 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,245–1,835 | 1,608 | 4 | $170.00–184.00 | $178.24 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,255–1,320 | 1,288 | 2 | $152.00–160.00 | $155.90 |
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) | 1,065–1,645 | 1,285 | 11 | $1,900–2,600 | $2,417.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,070–1,505 | 1,213 | 6 | $1,700–2,450 | $2,148.04 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 905 | 905 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 930 | 930 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 890–910 | 900 | 2 | $1,850–2,050 | $1,951.11 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 935–985 | 960 | 2 | $1,750–1,800 | $1,775.65 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 329 | 6 | $475.00–480.00 | $476.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 9 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 6 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 17 | $399.00–400.00 | $399.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 5 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 9 | $340.00–360.00 | $354.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 686 | 11 | $325.00–336.00 | $330.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 6 | $295.00–310.00 | $307.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 412 | 10 | $405.00–415.00 | $406.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 464 | 5 | $380.00–382.50 | $381.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 6 | $330.00–365.00 | $359.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 584 | 20 | $342.50–360.00 | $346.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 667 | 3 | $310.00–315.00 | $313.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $350.00–380.00 | $359.84 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $304.98 |
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 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,055–1,110 | 1,083 | 2 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $405.00–420.00 | $411.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 493 | 10 | $375.00–380.00 | $376.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 771 | 5 | $265.00–277.50 | $274.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 3 | $470.00–500.00 | $481.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 268 | 2 | $455.00–480.00 | $468.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 319 | 4 | $440.00–460.00 | $452.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 6 | $420.00–440.00 | $428.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 5 | $350.00–360.00 | $353.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 4 | $342.50–350.00 | $345.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 5 | $300.00–310.00 | $301.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 4 | $270.00–300.00 | $283.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 3 | $250.00–275.00 | $264.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $390.00–420.00 | $405.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $370.00–400.00 | $385.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 6 | $350.00–375.00 | $354.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 461 | 4 | $330.00–340.00 | $336.14 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $280.00–310.00 | $296.56 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $270.00–275.00 | $272.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 629 | 6 | $235.00–265.00 | $249.93 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 9 | $375.00–377.50 | $375.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 459 | 23 | $350.00–375.00 | $371.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 11 | $320.00–345.00 | $340.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 5 | $300.00–312.50 | $310.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 694 | 3 | $290.00–297.50 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 732 | 3 | $282.50–295.00 | $286.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 786 | 5 | $275.00–280.00 | $277.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $390.00–415.00 | $402.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $375.00–390.00 | $382.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 6 | $342.50–370.00 | $354.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 10 | $325.00–345.00 | $333.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 9 | $300.00–330.00 | $318.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 558 | 4 | $285.00–310.00 | $298.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 631 | 4 | $275.00–295.00 | $283.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 688 | 2 | $250.00–255.00 | $252.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $390.00–405.00 | $398.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 318 | 3 | $340.00–375.00 | $363.09 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 388 | 4 | $345.00–365.00 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $300.00–310.00 | $303.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 537 | 3 | $265.00–275.00 | $270.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 582 | 5 | $250.00–275.00 | $263.82 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $250.00–270.00 | $259.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $230.00–235.00 | $232.48 |
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