Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Report date Oct 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 21, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 3:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
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900Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls steady, feeder steers and bulls steady, feeder heifers 7.00 higher, steer and bull calves unevenly steady, heifer calves 5.00 higher, replacements 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 | 1,085–1,580 | 1,283 | 10 | $146.00–159.00 | $153.46 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,270–1,520 | 1,394 | 10 | $160.00–170.00 | $163.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 970–1,670 | 1,402 | 7 | $132.00–144.00 | $138.76 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,480–1,620 | 1,550 | 2 | $138.00–139.00 | $138.48 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,530 | 1,530 | 2 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,555–1,705 | 1,655 | 3 | $135.00–136.00 | $135.69 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 935–1,275 | 1,044 | 19 | $135.00–144.00 | $138.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,135–1,230 | 1,192 | 3 | $150.00–158.00 | $154.26 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 835–1,160 | 1,008 | 15 | $118.00–134.00 | $127.54 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,450–1,935 | 1,649 | 9 | $185.00–195.00 | $188.97 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,500–1,730 | 1,650 | 5 | $199.00–220.00 | $206.91 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,400–1,955 | 1,644 | 6 | $169.00–179.00 | $174.11 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 24 | $375.00–395.00 | $385.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 451 | 15 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 11 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 579 | 31 | $312.00–334.00 | $319.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 11 | $305.00–324.00 | $318.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 687 | 11 | $280.00–285.00 | $280.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 731 | 7 | $271.00–275.00 | $271.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 296 | 7 | $425.00–435.00 | $429.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $380.00–410.00 | $400.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 11 | $405.00–410.00 | $408.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 8 | $350.00–370.00 | $354.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 6 | $340.00–350.00 | $344.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 7 | $300.00–322.00 | $309.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 11 | $280.00–292.00 | $290.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 363 | 4 | $350.00–370.00 | $364.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $323.31 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 3 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 534 | 11 | $265.00–290.00 | $278.36 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 332 | 3 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 11 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 12 | $352.00–372.00 | $366.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 3 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 13 | $320.00–337.00 | $323.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 13 | $297.00–335.00 | $310.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 18 | $410.00–440.00 | $421.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 436 | 17 | $392.00–415.00 | $397.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 462 | 4 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 611 | 7 | $270.00–300.00 | $292.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 659 | 5 | $290.00–292.00 | $291.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 2 | $260.00–265.00 | $262.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 208 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 260 | 6 | $465.00–480.00 | $470.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 15 | $435.00–455.00 | $447.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 369 | 10 | $400.00–420.00 | $416.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 412 | 6 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 534 | 6 | $300.00–322.00 | $313.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $432.00–440.00 | $435.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $427.00 | $427.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 5 | $377.00–407.00 | $394.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 24 | $395.00–397.00 | $395.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 506 | 6 | $350.00–370.00 | $353.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 5 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 602 | 8 | $325.00–330.00 | $329.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 656 | 4 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 772 | 3 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 7 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 532 | 10 | $317.00–340.00 | $333.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 567 | 5 | $330.00–335.00 | $330.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,180–1,320 | 1,258 | 3 | $2,850–3,100 | $3,021.85 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 900–1,320 | 1,113 | 4 | $2,600–3,550 | $2,983.03 |
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