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Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-17-2026

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Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 17, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states.

AL Livestock Market Report:

At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 17, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,922 head compared to 6,767 last week and 9,216 last year.  Compared to last week, Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 5.00 higher, with slaughter bulls mostly 3.00 to 8.00 higher. Feeder cattle sold mostly steady to 5.00 higher with instances of 10.00 higher. Replacement cattle sold steady. Trade was active with good demand on all classes of cattle. Year-to-date receipts totaled 129,559 compared to 135,497 last year.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****480.00-640.00
400-500 lbs*****460.00-580.00
500-600 lbs*****405.00-525.00
600-700 lbs*****370.00-490.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****465.00-580.00
400-500 lbs*****410.00-540.00
500-600 lbs*****350.00-470.00
600-700 lbs*****300.00-402.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****160.00-194.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****130.00-175.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2100 lbs*****179.00-218.00

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FL Livestock Market Report:

At Florida Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 17, 2026, receipts at 10 markets 5,698, last week 3,948, last year 5,182. Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle sold steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder cattle mostly steady. Replacement cattle steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 75,473 compared to 87,126 last year.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****450.00-670.00
400-500 lbs*****420.00-610.00
500-600 lbs*****375.00-510.00
600-700 lbs*****

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****350.00-610.00
400-500 lbs*****375.00-550.00
500-600 lbs*****300.00-470.00
600-700 lbs*****350.00-400.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****159.00-185.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****146.00-176.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****193.00-219.00

GA Livestock Market Report:

At Georgia Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 18, 2026, receipts at 20 markets 8,740 compared to 7,309 last week and 8,452 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle sold steady to 3.00 higher. All feeder classes sold steady to 8.00 lower. Replacement cattle mostly steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 107,357 compared to 116,882 last year.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****500.00-670.00
400-500 lbs*****440.00-600.00
500-600 lbs*****400.00-505.00
600-700 lbs*****340.00-445.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****410.00-590.00
400-500 lbs*****380.00-525.00
500-600 lbs*****300.00-455.00
600-700 lbs*****280.00-410.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****140.00-200.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****120.00-174.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****159.00-224.00