Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, October 19, 2026
Report date Oct 19, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 19, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 6:30 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Meridian Stockyard - Meridian, MS (AMS_2112)
Oct 19Sale shown
384Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold steady, as did slaughter cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,325 | 1,253 | 3 | $130.00–134.00 | $132.43 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,410–1,585 | 1,498 | 2 | $128.00–132.50 | $130.38 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,135–1,255 | 1,195 | 2 | $128.00–129.50 | $128.79 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 2,295 | 2,295 | 1 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 2 | $500.00–502.00 | $501.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 3 | $418.00–425.00 | $421.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $403.00–413.00 | $407.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $317.00–320.00 | $318.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $298.00 | $298.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 505 | 3 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 3 | $440.00–460.00 | $450.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 332 | 3 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $393.00–396.00 | $394.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $370.00–388.00 | $379.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 536 | 3 | $330.00–344.00 | $339.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 561 | 4 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $353.00–358.00 | $355.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $363.00–365.00 | $363.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 3 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.64 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $301.00–303.00 | $301.99 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $520.00–540.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $430.00–445.00 | $437.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 5 | $330.00–333.00 | $330.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 11 | $334.00–335.00 | $334.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 738 | 5 | $321.00–325.00 | $323.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 4 | $317.00–319.00 | $318.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 632 | 3 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 321 | 4 | $495.00–518.00 | $505.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 537 | 5 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $460.00–485.00 | $473.64 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $378.00–388.00 | $382.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 10 | $345.00–354.00 | $353.13 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 4 | $354.00 | $354.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $445.00–455.00 | $449.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $393.00 | $393.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $298.00–303.00 | $300.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 4 | $311.00–317.00 | $314.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $388.00–390.00 | $389.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.52 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 815–1,240 | 1,057 | 3 | $2,000–2,450 | $2,246.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 930 | 930 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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