JK_LS141 Jackson, MS Tue May 21, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News Meridian, MS - Meridian Stockyard Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon May 20, 2019 Receipts This week 447 Last Week 409 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 2.00 to 4.00 Higher. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended Steady. Feeder consisted of 57 percent steers and 43 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 56 percent over 600 lbs 18 percent. Total receipts were made up of 74 percent feeders, 12 percent slaughter cows and 14 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% 54.00 - 61.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 43.00 - 50.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 750-850 85-90% 34.00 - 40.00 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 78.00-82.00; 1500-2000 lbs 83.00-89.00. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 160.00-169.00; 400-500 lbs 150.00-159.00; 600-700 lbs 130.00-136.00. Note: Sold groups of weaned black steers avrg wt. 365 lbs brght 173.50, 416 lbs steers brght 168.00. Medium & Small 1-2 200-300 lbs 160.00-168.00; 500-600 lbs 132.00-140.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 132.00-140.00; 400-500 lbs 130.00-136.00; 500-600 lbs 125.00-130.00; 600-700 lbs 116.00-125.00. Note: Sold groups of weaned black heifers 339 lbs brght 146.50, 503 lbs brght 135.50. 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