JK_LS141 Jackson, MS Tue Feb 5, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News Meridian, MS - Meridian Stockyard Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Feb 04, 2019 Receipts This week 476 Last Week 528 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Slaughter bulls trended 3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended Steady. Feeder consisted of 56 percent steers and 44 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 62 percent over 600 lbs 21 percent. Total receipts were made up of 83 percent feeders, 9 percent slaughter cows and 8 percent Pairs/Replacements. Please Note: The below USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some sales do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the report. Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless otherwise noted. Slaughter Cows: Weight (lbs) Pct Lean Average Dress High Dress Breakers 850-1200 70-80% 0.00 - 0.00 0.00- 0.00 Boners 850-1200 80-85% 52.00 - 58.25 0.00- 0.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 43.00 - 50.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 750-850 85-90% 30.00 - 37.50 0.00- 0.00 Lean under750 85-90% 0.00 - 0.00 0.00- 0.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield grade 1-2 1000-1500 lbs 65.00-73.00; 1500-2000 lbs 77.00-84.00. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 180.00-188.00; 400-500 lbs 155.00-163.00; 500-600 lbs 147.00-153.00; 600-700 lbs 136.00-142.00; 700-800 lbs 120.00-128.00. Weaned steers avrg wt. 737 lbs brght 137.25, 502 lbs avrg wt. brght 163.75; 644 lbs brght 149.25. Medium & Small 1-2 200-300 lbs 180.00-189.00; 300-400 lbs 166.00-175.00; 400-500 lbs 145.00-152.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 150.00-160.00; 300-400 lbs 148.00-154.00; 400-500 lbs 135.00-142.00; 500-600 lbs 125.00-133.00; 600-700 lbs 125.00-130.00. Weaned heifers brght 140.50 per lbs weighing 582 lbs each. Medium & Small 1-2 300-400 lbs 140.00-146.00; 400-500 lbs 126.00-132.00. REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 775-1265 Lbs 700-1185 months bred 0.00-0.00. Source: Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce - USDA Market News Service Jackson, MS Michael Lasseter, Market Reporter, (601) 359-1159 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/jk_LS141 0900c ml