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Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-08-2026

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Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 8, 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 08, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,038 head compared to 8,988 last week and 10,163 last year.  Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady.  Feeder cattle sold 2.00 to 11.00 higher.  Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.  Replacement cattle sold steady.  Year-to-date receipts totaled 161,368 compared to 166,584 last year.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****480.00-700.00
400-500 lbs*****445.00-560.00
500-600 lbs*****388.00-520.00
600-700 lbs*****352.00-442.50

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****450.00-595.00
400-500 lbs*****380.00-515.00
500-600 lbs*****350.00-465.00
600-700 lbs*****320.00-425.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****158.00-182.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****120.00-175.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2100 lbs*****189.00-216.00

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FL Livestock Market Report:

Florida Weekly Livestock Market Report

At Florida Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 08, 2026, receipts at 10 markets 5,286 last week 5,423, last year 5,666. Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle sold unevenly steady. Feeder cattle fully steady. Replacement cattle steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 92,292 compared to 102,780 last year.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****470.00-680.00
400-500 lbs*****400.00-570.00
500-600 lbs*****380.00-535.00
600-700 lbs*****380.00-425.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****405.00-630.00
400-500 lbs*****370.00-520.00
500-600 lbs*****320.00-455.00
600-700 lbs*****

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****154.00-188.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****140.00-176.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****188.00-231.00

GA Livestock Market Report:

Georgia Weekly Livestock Market Report

At Georgia Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 09, 2026, receipts at 20 markets 8,103 compared to 9,090 last week and 7,514 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 5.00 higher. All feeder classes sold unevenly steady. Replacement cattle mostly steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 133,784 compared to 138,615 last year.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****485.00-660.00
400-500 lbs*****430.00-580.00
500-600 lbs*****342.50-515.00
600-700 lbs*****330.00-450.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****415.00-575.00
400-500 lbs*****350.00-505.00
500-600 lbs*****300.00-455.00
600-700 lbs*****260.00-410.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****150.00-190.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****125.00-166.50
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****188.00-219.00