Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Report date Apr 7, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 8, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Brookhaven Stockyard - Brookhaven, MS (AMS_2117)
Apr 7Sale shown
400Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold steady, and slaughter cattle sold 5.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $695.00–700.00 | $697.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $665.00–695.00 | $679.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $470.00–500.00 | $485.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $414.00 | $414.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $374.00–395.00 | $384.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 460 | 8 | $488.00 | $488.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 5 | $441.00 | $441.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $655.00 | $655.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $645.00 | $645.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $550.00–555.00 | $552.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $625.00–630.00 | $627.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $500.00–530.00 | $516.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $433.00 | $433.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $364.00 | $364.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $508.00 | $508.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $456.00–465.00 | $460.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $422.00–430.00 | $425.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 453 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $396.00–404.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $390.00–392.00 | $391.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $366.00 | $366.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 293 | 2 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 578 | 4 | $377.00–385.00 | $380.02 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $500.00–525.00 | $512.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $445.00–450.00 | $447.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $398.00–403.00 | $400.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $475.00–483.00 | $478.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $453.00 | $453.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $393.00–408.00 | $400.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $369.00 | $369.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,445 | 1,445 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,125–1,230 | 1,188 | 4 | $3,000–3,300 | $3,164.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 935–1,555 | 1,245 | 2 | $2,500–2,700 | $2,575.10 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,050–1,160 | 1,105 | 4 | $3,250–3,700 | $3,463.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,140 | 1,140 | 2 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 900 | 900 | 2 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,330 | 1,255 | 5 | $186.00–194.00 | $190.94 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,175–1,360 | 1,268 | 2 | $195.00–202.00 | $198.24 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,455 | 1,455 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,045–1,325 | 1,168 | 6 | $164.00–172.00 | $167.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,025–1,160 | 1,110 | 3 | $149.00–158.00 | $152.12 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 925–980 | 958 | 3 | $132.00–140.00 | $135.38 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,215–1,375 | 1,310 | 3 | $200.00–214.00 | $205.69 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,490–1,745 | 1,618 | 2 | $215.00–220.00 | $217.70 |
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