JK_LS141
Jackson, MS    Tue Dec 4, 2018    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Meridian, MS - Meridian Stockyard
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Dec 03, 2018

Receipts     This week    528       Last Week    533

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
Steady. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended Steady. Feeder
consisted of 59 percent steers and 41 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 
600 lbs 75 percent over 600 lbs 15 percent. Total receipts were made up of 90 
percent feeders, 4 percent slaughter cows and 6 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%        43.00 -   47.50     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        38.00 -   42.50     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 0.00-0.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-300 lbs 185.00-191.00; 300-400 lbs 160.00-169.00; 
400-500 lbs 154.00-161.00; 500-600 lbs 144.00-150.00; 
600-700 lbs 132.00-140.00; 700-800 lbs 121.00-128.00.
Note: Sold groups of char cross steers avrg wt. 600 lbs brght 137.25.

  Medium & Small 1-2  200-300 lbs 170.00-179.00; 
300-400 lbs 150.00-157.00;

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-400 lbs 142.00-150.00; 400-500 lbs 130.00-137.00; 
500-600 lbs 116.00-124.00; 600-700 lbs 112.00-118.00.
Note: Sold groups heifer mates avrg wt. 535 lbs brght 129.25, 
black heifers avrg wt. 455 lbs brght 145.25.

  Medium & Small 1-2  300-400 lbs 130.00-140.00; 
400-500 lbs 122.00-130.00.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
1000-1275 Lbs with 380-450 Lbs Calf 1300.00-1425.00.

 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
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