JK_LS141 Jackson, MS Tue Jun 25, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News Meridian, MS - Meridian Stockyard Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Jun 24, 2019 Receipts This week 504 Last Week 784 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 3.00 to 6.00 Higher. Slaughter bulls trended 2.00 to 3.00 Higher. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended Steady. Feeder consisted of 52 percent steers and 48 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 49 percent over 600 lbs 8 percent. Total receipts were made up of 57 percent feeders, 21 percent slaughter cows and 22 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% 50.00 - 55.00 0.00- 0.00 Boners 850-1200 80-85% 57.00 - 65.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 49.00 - 55.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 750-850 85-90% 42.00 - 48.00 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 0.00-0.00; 1500-2000 lbs 86.00-90.50. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 159.00-165.00; 400-500 lbs 142.00-150.00; 600-700 lbs 120.00-127.00. Medium & Small 1-2 300-400 lbs 150.00-156.00; 400-500 lbs 130.00-138.00; 500-600 lbs 127.00-132.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 128.00-134.00; 400-500 lbs 119.00-126.00; 500-600 lbs 117.00-125.00; 600-700 lbs 115.00-124.00. COW/CALFS PAIRS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 970-1425 Lbs with 240-425 Lbs Calf 1100.00-1500.00. REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 900-1445 Lbs 3-9 months bred 750.00-930.00. 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