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Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Report date May 12, 2026 · Published by USDA May 12, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Thomasville Stockyard - Thomasville, GA (AMS_1938)
May 12Sale shown
239Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago, slaughter cows 4.00-9.00 higher, slaughter bulls 15.00 lower, feeder steers & feeder heifers 15.00 higher, feeder bulls unevenly steady, steer calves 15.00 higher, heifer calves 5.00 higher, bull calves steady to 5.00 higher, replacement cows lightly tested.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 347 | 4 | $630.00–640.00 | $637.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 2 | $500.00–505.00 | $502.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 3 | $465.00–470.00 | $468.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 591 | 6 | $395.00–400.00 | $395.78 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 640 | 5 | $365.00–370.00 | $368.99 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 5 | $660.00–685.00 | $680.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 362 | 3 | $625.00–630.00 | $628.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 9 | $545.00–550.00 | $548.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 5 | $550.00–565.00 | $552.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 556 | 8 | $460.00–465.00 | $461.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 711 | 7 | $360.00–367.50 | $366.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 434 | 7 | $530.00–535.00 | $534.28 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 13 | $430.00–440.00 | $439.22 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 617 | 4 | $420.00–425.00 | $423.73 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 3 | $635.00–640.00 | $638.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 4 | $575.00–585.00 | $580.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 537 | 7 | $420.00–430.00 | $422.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 611 | 4 | $395.00–397.50 | $396.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 6 | $475.00–480.00 | $477.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 8 | $405.00–415.00 | $410.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 9 | $375.00–380.00 | $376.10 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $355.00–360.00 | $357.57 |
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) | 560 | 560 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 930 | 930 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,485–2,040 | 1,685 | 3 | $185.00–188.00 | $187.09 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,285 | 1,137 | 5 | $172.00–176.00 | $173.82 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,130–1,290 | 1,193 | 3 | $187.00–188.00 | $187.64 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,055–1,210 | 1,142 | 5 | $151.00–161.00 | $156.77 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,300–1,385 | 1,349 | 4 | $172.00–177.00 | $175.25 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,355–1,655 | 1,474 | 9 | $159.00–169.00 | $164.05 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 950–1,125 | 1,013 | 3 | $150.00–158.00 | $152.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 920 | 920 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
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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
- Every Tuesday: cattle
From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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