Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 25, 2026
Report date May 25, 2026 · Published by USDA May 25, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Tadlock Stockyards - Forest, MS (AMS_2114)
May 25Sale shown
967Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last weeks sale feeder steers and heifers sold $5.00-$10.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold $3.00-$6.00 higher and slaughter bulls sold $6.00-$8.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,600–1,950 | 1,775 | 8 | $206.00–217.00 | $212.04 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,500–2,250 | 1,875 | 10 | $220.00–240.50 | $232.30 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,095–1,475 | 1,285 | 4 | $192.00–198.00 | $195.44 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 16 | $182.00–193.00 | $188.44 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,550 | 1,375 | 14 | $196.00–211.00 | $204.45 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 10 | $184.00–193.00 | $189.27 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 12 | $535.00–550.00 | $543.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $460.00–490.00 | $475.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $420.00–430.00 | $425.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 12 | $410.00–430.00 | $420.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 34 | $390.00–410.00 | $400.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 16 | $360.00–377.50 | $369.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 26 | $355.00–363.00 | $359.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 12 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 300–350 | 330 | 4 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 480 | 5 | $415.00–430.00 | $420.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 516 | 29 | $370.00–407.50 | $394.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 580 | 16 | $370.00–377.50 | $374.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 627 | 26 | $330.00–363.00 | $355.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 690 | 11 | $325.00–330.00 | $326.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 740 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 6 | $600.00–630.00 | $616.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 14 | $550.00–590.00 | $571.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 14 | $480.00–510.00 | $495.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 18 | $450.00–490.00 | $470.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 12 | $420.00–450.00 | $435.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 22 | $410.00–430.00 | $420.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $400.00–430.00 | $415.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 12 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 300–350 | 349 | 5 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 368 | 4 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 432 | 7 | $500.00–510.00 | $504.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 468 | 14 | $450.00–490.00 | $466.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 541 | 4 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 576 | 16 | $410.00–430.00 | $424.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 658 | 4 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 716 | 11 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.32 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 1,300–1,700 | 1,500 | 14 | $5,400–6,700 | $6,136.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,100–1,350 | 1,225 | 12 | $3,600–4,600 | $4,151.02 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo)Fancy | 1,000–1,350 | 1,175 | 20 | $4,750–5,300 | $5,065.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo)Fancy | 1,200–1,425 | 1,313 | 6 | $3,600–4,000 | $3,817.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 900–1,300 | 1,100 | 44 | $2,600–3,200 | $2,954.55 |
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