Mississippi Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/8/2021
Total Run: 5,877
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 2.00 to 7.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold 2.00 to 7.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold steady. Slaughter bulls sold steady.Supply included: 66% Feeder Cattle (41% Steers, 44% Heifers, 14% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 18% Replacement Cattle (13% Stock Cows, 29% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 53% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 33%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/26/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,877 5,946 6,376 Feeder Cattle: 3,892(66.2%) 4,238(71.3%) 4,461(70.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 908(15.5%) 797(13.4%) 809(12.7%) Replacement Cattle: 1,077(18.3%) 911(15.3%) 1,106(17.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 170 | 181 | 190 | $452 |
| 300-400 | 140 | 155 | 172 | $542 |
| 400-500 | 128 | 145 | 166 | $653 |
| 500-600 | 125 | 136 | 160 | $747 |
| 600-700 | 118 | 129 | 140 | $837 |
| 700-800 | 108 | 119 | 138 | $894 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 130 | 143 | 180 | $357 |
| 300-400 | 123 | 138 | 149 | $483 |
| 400-500 | 114 | 126 | 147 | $567 |
| 500-600 | 104 | 119 | 132 | $656 |
| 600-700 | 102 | 113 | 129 | $736 |
| 700-800 | 90 | 104 | 114 | $778 |
*Approx is the middle weight of the weight group multiplied by the mid point of the high and low for the group. It's meant as a quick method to see what cattle of that weight class are bringing per head.
Cows & Bulls
| Type | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Bulls | $66 | $87 | $96 |