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Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-01-2026

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Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 1, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states.

AL Livestock Market Report:

Alabama Weekly Livestock Market Report

At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 01, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,988 head compared to 10,032 last week and 10,581 last year.  Compared to last week: Slaughter cows sold steady to 5.00 lower, slaughter bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher.  Feeder cattle sold mostly steady to 5.00 lower.  Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.  Replacement cattle sold steady.  Year-to-date receipts totaled 150,330 compared to 156,421 last year.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****460.00-660.00
400-500 lbs*****450.00-560.00
500-600 lbs*****400.00-515.00
600-700 lbs*****330.00-450.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****430.00-580.00
400-500 lbs*****400.00-505.00
500-600 lbs*****345.00-500.00
600-700 lbs*****325.00-405.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****150.00-186.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****130.00-170.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2100 lbs*****178.00-220.00

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FL Livestock Market Report:

Florida Weekly Livestock Market Report

At Florida Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 01, 2026, receipts at 10 markets 5,423, last week 6,110, last year 5,331. Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle sold unevenly steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder cattle mostly steady. Replacement cattle steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 87,006 compared to 97,114 last year.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****490.00-680.00
400-500 lbs*****410.00-570.00
500-600 lbs*****350.00-520.00
600-700 lbs*****405.00-440.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****400.00-620.00
400-500 lbs*****370.00-500.00
500-600 lbs*****370.00-455.00
600-700 lbs*****350.00-380.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****153.00-184.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****144.00-173.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****189.00-230.00

GA Livestock Market Report:

Georgia Weekly Livestock Market Report

At Georgia Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 01, 2026, receipts at 20 markets 9,090 compared to 9,234 last week and 7,171 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle sold mostly 3.00 to 6.00 lower. All feeder classes sold unevenly steady to 7.00 higher. Replacement cattle mostly steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 125,681 compared to 131,101 last year.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****500.00-660.00
400-500 lbs*****420.00-555.00
500-600 lbs*****400.00-485.00
600-700 lbs*****355.00-437.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****420.00-600.00
400-500 lbs*****380.00-497.00
500-600 lbs*****320.00-440.00
600-700 lbs*****295.00-435.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****150.00-183.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****135.00-169.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****185.00-215.00