JK_LS141 Jackson, MS Tue Dec 18, 2018 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News Meridian, MS - Meridian Stockyard Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Dec 17, 2018 Receipts This week 383 Last Week 610 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 2.00 to 5.00 Higher. Slaughter bulls trended Steady. Feeder steers trended 3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder heifers trended 3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 52 percent steers and 48 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 70 percent over 600 lbs 5 percent. Total receipts were made up of 75 percent feeders, 10 percent slaughter cows and 15 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% 47.00 - 52.75 0.00- 0.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 36.00 - 44.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 750-850 85-90% 0.00 - 0.00 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 75.00-78.50. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 165.00-172.00; 400-500 lbs 147.00-154.00; 600-700 lbs 125.00-130.00. Note: Sold groups of weaned steers avrg wt. 573 lbs brght 142.50, 508 lbs steers brght 150.00. Medium & Small 1-2 300-400 lbs 152.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-136.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 136.00-144.00; 400-500 lbs 130.00-138.00; 500-600 lbs 119.00-127.00; 600-700 lbs 110.00-117.00. Note: Sold groups of weaned heifers brght 144.25 weighing 420 lbs avrg. REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 795-1230 Lbs 4-8 months bred 730.00-830.00. 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