Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, April 13, 2026
Report date Apr 13, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 13, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:05 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Meridian Stockyard - Meridian, MS (AMS_2112)
Apr 13Sale shown
448Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
As compared to the last sale: Feeder calves sold steady, and slaughter cattle sold 3.00-5.00 higher. Had a good sale and stock cows sold very good.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 6 | $515.00–520.00 | $519.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $485.00–490.00 | $487.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $395.00–399.00 | $397.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $398.00 | $398.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 398 | 6 | $504.00 | $504.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 479 | 8 | $450.00–462.00 | $456.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 690 | 14 | $364.00 | $364.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 3 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 6 | $495.00–507.00 | $505.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 2 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 4 | $458.00–460.00 | $459.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 524 | 5 | $420.00–435.00 | $424.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $415.00–425.00 | $419.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $370.00–378.00 | $374.02 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $635.00 | $635.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 3 | $535.00–570.00 | $551.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 6 | $485.00–500.00 | $493.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 4 | $433.00–443.00 | $439.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $393.00 | $393.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 379 | 7 | $556.00 | $556.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 488 | 26 | $490.00–504.00 | $495.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $489.00 | $489.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 859 | 4 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 237 | 3 | $610.00–620.00 | $616.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 5 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 479 | 4 | $498.00–515.00 | $504.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $435.00–455.00 | $444.85 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $475.00–485.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,010 | 1 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 494 | 17 | $484.00 | $484.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 608 | 26 | $394.00–398.00 | $396.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 2 | $500.00–505.00 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $503.00 | $503.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $373.00–375.00 | $374.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $455.00–480.00 | $467.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,175–1,415 | 1,285 | 4 | $179.00–184.00 | $180.99 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,130–1,630 | 1,392 | 3 | $191.00–193.00 | $191.78 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,570 | 1,570 | 1 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,335 | 1,183 | 4 | $169.00–175.00 | $171.13 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,530–1,670 | 1,585 | 3 | $204.00–211.00 | $207.25 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,845–2,085 | 1,977 | 3 | $221.00–225.00 | $222.95 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,500–1,695 | 1,612 | 3 | $190.00–198.00 | $194.26 |
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/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,115–1,355 | 1,212 | 3 | $3,075–3,500 | $3,313.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 935–1,290 | 1,113 | 2 | $3,200–4,100 | $3,721.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,015 | 1,015 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $2,775 | $2,775 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 955 | 955 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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 | 1,190–1,505 | 1,348 | 4 | $4,100–4,500 | $4,323.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,770 | 1,770 | 2 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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