JK_LS141 Jackson, MS Tue Jan 22, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News Meridian, MS - Meridian Stockyard Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Jan 21, 2019 Receipts This week 270 Last Week 533 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. 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 53 percent steers and 47 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 65 percent over 600 lbs 17 percent. Total receipts were made up of 82 percent feeders, 5 percent slaughter cows and 13 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% 0.00 - 0.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 38.00 - 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 0.00-0.00. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 212.00-218.00; 300-400 lbs 187.00-194.00; 400-500 lbs 162.00-171.00; 600-700 lbs 136.00-142.00; 700-800 lbs 125.00-133.00. Note: Group of weaned calves steers avrg. Wt. 520 lbs brght 156.50. Medium & Small 1-2 200-300 lbs 185.00-200.00; 300-400 lbs 172.00-180.00; 400-500 lbs 150.00-158.00; 500-600 lbs 132.00-142.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 148.00-155.00; 300-400 lbs 145.00-151.00; 400-500 lbs 131.00-139.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-138.00. Note: Group of weaned calves heifers avrg. Wt. 618 lbs brght 140.00. COW/CALFS PAIRS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 1025-1360 Lbs with 130-200 Lbs Calf 940.00-1200.00. REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 860-1320 Lbs 5-8 months bred 785.00-910.00. 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