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Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 6, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 10:55 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Thomasville Stockyard - Thomasville, GA (AMS_1938)
Oct 6Sale shown
318Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago, slaughter cows 15.00 lower, slaughter bulls 12.00 to 13.00 lower, steers 8.00 higher, heifer calves 12.00 higher, feeder heifers lightly tested, bulls lightly tested, replacement cattle lightly tested.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,500–1,950 | 1,658 | 3 | $170.00–173.00 | $171.52 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,675–1,830 | 1,753 | 2 | $177.00–180.00 | $178.43 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,715 | 1,715 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 885–1,405 | 1,162 | 6 | $125.00–135.00 | $127.93 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,105–1,300 | 1,222 | 3 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 990–1,390 | 1,190 | 2 | $114.00–116.00 | $115.17 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,460–1,750 | 1,575 | 3 | $141.00–148.00 | $145.45 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,420 | 1,420 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 830 | 830 | 1 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 403 | 2 | $400.00–420.00 | $410.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 3 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 12 | $352.50–357.50 | $356.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 20 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $385.00–395.00 | $390.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 457 | 6 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $385.00–390.00 | $387.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 441 | 6 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 511 | 6 | $305.00–320.00 | $317.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 617 | 4 | $310.00–315.00 | $311.28 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 411 | 7 | $450.00–455.00 | $454.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 9 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 598 | 6 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 43 | $370.00–377.00 | $374.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 14 | $347.50–355.00 | $351.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 541 | 6 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 597 | 6 | $365.00–370.00 | $365.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 744 | 20 | $332.50–335.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 407 | 6 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 572 | 9 | $340.00–345.00 | $340.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $510.00–525.00 | $517.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 4 | $320.00–330.00 | $322.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 2 | $445.00–455.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 537 | 7 | $350.00–360.00 | $358.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 592 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $315.00–330.00 | $322.21 |
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 | 925 | 925 | 2 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,050 | 1,050 | 2 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 960 | 960 | 1 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 945–1,170 | 1,058 | 2 | $152.50–165.00 | $158.09 |
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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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From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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