Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Report date Apr 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Thomasville Stockyard - Thomasville, GA (AMS_1938)
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585Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago, slaughter cows 7.00 lower, slaughter bulls 12.00 lower, feeder steers 5.00 higher, feeder heifers 10.00 lower, feeder bulls lightly tested, all calves 15.00 higher, replacement cows 20.00 higher.
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 | 890–1,290 | 1,086 | 5 | $160.00–169.00 | $164.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,055–1,240 | 1,145 | 3 | $170.00–183.00 | $176.54 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 895–1,245 | 1,136 | 9 | $145.00–158.00 | $153.52 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,325–1,725 | 1,491 | 14 | $160.00–169.00 | $163.76 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,305–1,885 | 1,608 | 14 | $170.00–186.00 | $177.27 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,320–1,660 | 1,504 | 6 | $151.00–157.00 | $154.79 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 309 | 7 | $640.00–650.00 | $644.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 17 | $520.00–530.00 | $524.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 6 | $498.00–500.00 | $499.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 561 | 20 | $410.00–420.00 | $410.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 6 | $370.00–372.50 | $371.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 313 | 16 | $620.00–625.00 | $620.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 5 | $490.00–500.00 | $491.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $460.00–470.00 | $465.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 512 | 4 | $450.00–455.00 | $453.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $385.00–390.00 | $387.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 659 | 18 | $355.00–360.00 | $359.71 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 517 | 5 | $435.00–445.00 | $439.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.13 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 5 | $650.00–660.00 | $658.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 15 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 6 | $480.00–485.00 | $484.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 507 | 12 | $465.00–470.00 | $469.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 13 | $420.00–430.00 | $423.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 671 | 20 | $390.00–397.50 | $393.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 782 | 19 | $355.00–365.00 | $362.15 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 6 | $596.00–600.00 | $599.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 367 | 5 | $570.00–575.00 | $571.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 419 | 10 | $520.00–530.00 | $524.13 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $470.00–480.00 | $474.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 582 | 21 | $425.00–435.00 | $428.43 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 712 | 10 | $350.00–360.00 | $358.95 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 276 | 4 | $665.00–675.00 | $672.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $595.00–600.00 | $595.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 11 | $590.00–595.00 | $594.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 432 | 30 | $475.00–480.00 | $477.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 5 | $460.00–470.00 | $467.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 507 | 6 | $430.00–432.50 | $432.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 5 | $390.00–395.00 | $393.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 643 | 7 | $365.00–370.00 | $369.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 692 | 8 | $355.00–357.50 | $355.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 7 | $570.00–575.00 | $573.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 358 | 8 | $560.00–580.00 | $563.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 7 | $450.00–460.00 | $453.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 8 | $420.00–425.00 | $421.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 331 | 6 | $540.00–550.00 | $546.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.20 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 492 | 12 | $430.00–440.00 | $436.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 10 | $400.00–407.50 | $405.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 644 | 6 | $350.00–355.00 | $350.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 672 | 8 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.44 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,745–1,790 | 1,768 | 2 | $205.00–206.00 | $205.51 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,630 | 1,630 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| 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) | 785 | 785 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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About Thomasville Stockyard
- Listed as
- Thomas County Stockyards
- Sale day
- Tuesday, 1 p.m.
- Phone
- (229) 288-6960
- Address
- 20975 Hwy. 19 N, Thomasville
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- Notes
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From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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