Mississippi Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/29/2023
Total Run: 8,280
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 2.00 to 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold 2.00 to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold steady. Slaughter bulls sold steady.Supply included: 74% Feeder Cattle (36% Steers, 51% Heifers, 13% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 12% Replacement Cattle (14% Stock Cows, 36% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 46% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 28%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/17/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 8,280 7,857 6,429 Feeder Cattle: 6,108(73.8%) 5,313(67.6%) 4,077(63.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,192(14.4%) 1,261(16.0%) 1,312(20.4%) Replacement Cattle: 980(11.8%) 1,283(16.3%) 1,040(16.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 235 | 253 | 267.5 | $633 |
| 300-400 | 216 | 247 | 275 | $865 |
| 400-500 | 208 | 239 | 270 | $1,077 |
| 500-600 | 180 | 222 | 257 | $1,220 |
| 600-700 | 170 | 203 | 238 | $1,321 |
| 700-800 | 168 | 179 | 199 | $1,341 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 185 | 221 | 250 | $553 |
| 300-400 | 192 | 217 | 242 | $760 |
| 400-500 | 180 | 208 | 230 | $937 |
| 500-600 | 170 | 195 | 223 | $1,070 |
| 600-700 | 160 | 182 | 206 | $1,182 |
| 700-800 | 100 | 159 | 179 | $1,192 |
*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 | $88 | $111 | $126 |