Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, October 5, 2026
Report date Oct 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 5, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 11:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Meridian Stockyard - Meridian, MS (AMS_2112)
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552Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold steady. To few slaughter cows to get trends.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,675–1,970 | 1,798 | 4 | $165.00–174.00 | $169.18 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,235–1,465 | 1,320 | 3 | $132.00–139.50 | $136.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $438.00 | $438.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $403.00 | $403.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 4 | $300.00–314.00 | $306.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $430.00–433.00 | $431.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 3 | $289.00–296.00 | $292.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $287.00 | $287.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $408.00–410.00 | $409.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $339.00–355.00 | $348.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 268 | 2 | $520.00–535.00 | $527.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 358 | 3 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 5 | $440.00–455.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 10 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $397.00 | $397.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 5 | $341.00–350.00 | $346.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 743 | 2 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 2 | $318.00–321.00 | $319.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 808 | 2 | $310.00–319.00 | $314.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 16 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 511 | 7 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 705 | 43 | $336.00–340.00 | $339.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $485.00–495.00 | $489.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $418.00–428.00 | $421.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $373.00–380.00 | $376.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 562 | 47 | $371.00–383.00 | $381.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $330.00–334.00 | $331.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $450.00–470.00 | $460.09 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $408.00–415.00 | $411.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $362.00–365.00 | $363.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 682 | 3 | $321.00–328.00 | $324.67 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 930 | 930 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,430 | 1,430 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 965 | 965 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 397 | 6 | $424.00 | $424.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $301.00–309.00 | $305.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 369 | 7 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 5 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 566 | 40 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 27 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 803 | 7 | $289.00 | $289.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $415.00–418.00 | $415.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $408.00–413.00 | $410.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 4 | $383.00–393.00 | $387.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $355.00–357.00 | $355.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $319.00–320.00 | $319.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $308.00–313.00 | $310.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $288.00 | $288.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,240 | 1,240 | 2 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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