Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 18, 2026
Report date May 18, 2026 · Published by USDA May 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 7:30 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Upson County Livestock - Thomaston, GA (AMS_1932)
May 18Sale shown
108Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago, Slaughter cows mostly steady, Slaughter bulls 3.00 to 4.00 higher, Replacement cows mostly steady, all feeder classes mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,555–2,110 | 1,833 | 2 | $197.00–201.00 | $199.30 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,360–1,530 | 1,425 | 3 | $171.00–179.00 | $174.52 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,185–1,265 | 1,225 | 2 | $164.00–169.00 | $166.42 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 855–1,335 | 1,095 | 2 | $137.00–147.00 | $143.10 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 586 | 4 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $420.00–430.00 | $424.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 4 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.09 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 4 | $465.00–485.00 | $476.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $450.00–455.00 | $452.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $402.00 | $402.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $390.00–395.00 | $391.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 4 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 788 | 4 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 367 | 6 | $440.00–465.00 | $448.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 466 | 10 | $405.00–422.00 | $417.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $400.00–425.00 | $411.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 482 | 3 | $385.00–395.00 | $389.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $365.00–375.00 | $369.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 695 | 695 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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About Upson County Livestock
- Listed as
- Upson County Livestock
- Sale day
- Tuesday, 12 p.m.
- Phone
- (864) 704-2487, (770) 713-5045
- Address
- 2626 Yatesville Hwy., Thomaston
- Directions
- Directions
- Notes
- Every Tuesday: cattle, goats, sheep, horses
From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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