Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 4, 2026
Report date May 4, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:05 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Meridian Stockyard - Meridian, MS (AMS_2112)
May 4Sale shown
181Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold steady, as did slaughter cattle. Due to all the rain had a small offering of cattle today, so hard to get true trends on cattle.
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 | 260 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 308 | 2 | $590.00–610.00 | $600.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $490.00–503.00 | $496.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $433.00 | $433.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 4 | $416.00–428.00 | $418.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $358.00–365.00 | $361.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 940 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 503 | 25 | $451.00 | $451.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 648 | 4 | $437.00 | $437.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 722 | 5 | $386.00 | $386.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 837 | 5 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $570.00–580.00 | $575.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $470.00–480.00 | $475.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 764 | 7 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $555.00–560.00 | $557.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $394.00–428.00 | $410.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $492.00 | $492.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 4 | $430.00–440.00 | $435.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 905 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $438.00 | $438.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $410.00–425.00 | $419.32 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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) | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1 | $3,125 | $3,125 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,500–1,560 | 1,530 | 2 | $3,300–3,375 | $3,336.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1 | $2,925 | $2,925 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 895 | 895 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 980 | 980 | 2 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,580–1,870 | 1,678 | 3 | $200.00–208.00 | $204.23 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,510 | 1,510 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,210–1,465 | 1,338 | 2 | $170.00–172.00 | $170.90 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,495–1,605 | 1,550 | 2 | $163.00–168.00 | $165.41 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $455.00–465.00 | $459.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
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