Mississippi Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/4/2023
Total Run: 5,996
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 2.00 to 12.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 3.00 to 16.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 5.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 5.00 higher.Supply included: 60% Feeder Cattle (34% Steers, 53% Heifers, 13% Bulls); 17% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 23% Replacement Cattle (11% Stock Cows, 63% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 22% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 14%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/20/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,996 5,982 4,542 Feeder Cattle: 3,571(59.6%) 4,155(69.5%) 3,305(72.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,027(17.1%) 836(14.0%) 635(14.0%) Replacement Cattle: 1,398(23.3%) 991(16.6%) 602(13.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 222 | 238 | 250 | $594 |
| 300-400 | 205 | 231 | 250 | $807 |
| 400-500 | 188 | 217 | 245 | $977 |
| 500-600 | 180 | 205 | 230 | $1,127 |
| 600-700 | 175 | 195 | 211 | $1,269 |
| 700-800 | 136 | 173 | 180 | $1,298 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 174 | 196 | 218 | $490 |
| 300-400 | 170 | 197 | 234 | $688 |
| 400-500 | 154 | 188 | 214 | $846 |
| 500-600 | 150 | 182 | 200 | $1,002 |
| 600-700 | 138 | 171 | 185 | $1,112 |
| 700-800 | 128 | 148 | 161 | $1,112 |
*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 | $89 | $108 | $124 |