Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, April 27, 2026
Report date Apr 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 27, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:05 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Meridian Stockyard - Meridian, MS (AMS_2112)
Apr 27Sale shown
239Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder cattle sold steady, had some grouped weaned calves that sold really good. Slaughter cattle sold 10.00 lower and bulls sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $368.00–378.00 | $372.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 985 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 735 | 3 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 800 | 3 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 858 | 3 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $460.00–470.00 | $464.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 718 | 3 | $329.00–334.00 | $332.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 758 | 3 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 893 | 6 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $415.00–440.00 | $427.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $418.00–430.00 | $424.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $500.00–508.00 | $503.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $455.00–465.00 | $460.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $366.00 | $366.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 818 | 2 | $349.00–352.00 | $350.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 873 | 2 | $328.00–336.00 | $331.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 905 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,025 | 3 | $304.00–308.00 | $305.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $428.00 | $428.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 835 | 8 | $351.00–352.00 | $351.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 930 | 12 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 12 | $321.00–323.00 | $321.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,028 | 5 | $313.00 | $313.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $475.00–485.00 | $479.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $313.00 | $313.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 920 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $373.00 | $373.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 5 | $495.00–505.00 | $500.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $463.00 | $463.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 4 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $435.00–440.00 | $437.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $423.00 | $423.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,200–1,640 | 1,386 | 4 | $161.00–166.00 | $163.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,055–1,225 | 1,162 | 3 | $150.00–155.00 | $152.55 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,950–2,315 | 2,087 | 3 | $205.00–215.00 | $209.71 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,405–1,820 | 1,613 | 2 | $195.00–201.00 | $198.39 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,295–1,455 | 1,375 | 2 | $191.00–193.00 | $192.06 |
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) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,500–1,525 | 1,513 | 2 | $2,950–3,475 | $3,210.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $2,975 | $2,975 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $1,925 | $1,925 |
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