Mississippi Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/18/2023
Total Run: 5,421
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 3.00 to 10.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold steady to 8.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold steady. Slaughter bulls sold steady.Supply included: 72% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 51% Heifers, 13% Bulls); 17% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 11% Replacement Cattle (17% Stock Cows, 54% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 26% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 23%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/6/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,421 5,724 5,021 Feeder Cattle: 3,911(72.1%) 4,320(75.5%) 3,964(78.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 907(16.7%) 739(12.9%) 599(11.9%) Replacement Cattle: 603(11.1%) 665(11.6%) 458(9.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 195 | 218 | 242 | $545 |
| 300-400 | 191 | 221 | 240 | $773 |
| 400-500 | 170 | 206 | 227 | $927 |
| 500-600 | 147.5 | 189 | 210 | $1,039 |
| 600-700 | 162 | 176 | 188 | $1,142 |
| 700-800 | 136 | 164 | 174 | $1,227 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 135 | 179 | 198 | $447 |
| 300-400 | 150 | 180 | 200 | $628 |
| 400-500 | 154 | 174 | 187.5 | $783 |
| 500-600 | 147.5 | 171 | 178 | $939 |
| 600-700 | 140 | 163 | 166 | $1,059 |
| 700-800 | 127.5 | 146 | 155 | $1,098 |
*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 | $81 | $103 | $115 |