Past sale
Auction, Monday, April 20, 2026
Report date Apr 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 20, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 3:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Peoples Livestock Auction - Houston, MS (AMS_2123)
Apr 20Sale shown
89Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded steady to 20.00 higher. Slaughter cattle traded steady to 2.00 higher. Demand strong. Quality average to attractive.
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 | 1,000–1,225 | 1,142 | 3 | $160.00–162.00 | $161.01 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,255–1,285 | 1,270 | 2 | $178.00–180.00 | $178.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,540–1,800 | 1,670 | 2 | $180.00–181.00 | $180.54 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $535.00–565.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 358 | 4 | $495.00–525.00 | $509.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 550 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 3 | $435.00–490.00 | $470.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 4 | $440.00–535.00 | $488.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 3 | $455.00–540.00 | $499.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $345.00–375.00 | $359.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $475.00–540.00 | $505.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $395.00–485.00 | $436.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 7 | $425.00–490.00 | $448.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $420.00–445.00 | $432.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 506 | 4 | $470.00–520.00 | $499.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
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