JK_LS141 Jackson, MS Tue Apr 2, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News Meridian, MS - Meridian Stockyard Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Apr 01, 2019 Receipts This week 515 Last Week 390 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended Steady. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended Steady. Feeder consisted of 52 percent steers and 48 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 51 percent over 600 lbs 25 percent. Total receipts were made up of 76 percent feeders, 5 percent slaughter cows and 19 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% 49.00 - 55.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 42.00 - 48.50 0.00- 0.00 Lean 750-850 85-90% 35.00 - 38.50 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 0.00-0.00; 1500-2000 lbs 75.00-79.00. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 192.00-197.00; 300-400 lbs 180.00-189.00; 400-500 lbs 168.00-173.00; 500-600 lbs 150.00-156.00; 600-700 lbs 135.00-142.00; 700-800 lbs 122.00-125.00. Note: Sold group of weaned steers 619 lbs avrg wt. brght 154.00; 765 lbs avrg wt. brght 131.00. Medium & Small 1-2 200-300 lbs 184.00-189.00; 300-400 lbs 172.00-178.00; 400-500 lbs 159.00-165.00; 500-600 lbs 140.00-147.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 158.00-166.00; 300-400 lbs 150.00-159.00; 400-500 lbs 146.00-151.00; 500-600 lbs 133.00-140.00; 600-700 lbs 123.00-130.00. Note: Sold group of weaned heifers 543 lbs avrg wt. brght 143.75, 618 lbs brght 135.25, 726 lbs brght 124.25. Medium & Small 1-2 300-400 lbs 138.00-148.00; 400-500 lbs 138.00-144.00. COW/CALFS PAIRS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 860-1225 Lbs with 220-300 Lbs Calf 1030.00-1220.00. REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 870-1245 Lbs 2-8 months bred 910.00-1540.00. 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