JK_LS146 Jackson, MS Wed Apr 24, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News Philadelphia, MS - Philadelphia Stockyard Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Tue Apr 23, 2019 Receipts This week 449 Last Week 454 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 3.00 to 4.00 Higher. Slaughter bulls trended 3.00 to 4.00 Higher. Feeder steers trended Steady to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers trended 4.00 to 5.00 Steady. Feeder consisted of 50 percent steers and 50 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 80 percent over 600 lbs 7 percent. Total receipts were made up of 87 percent feeders, 9 percent slaughter cows and 4 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 50.00- 57.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 39.00 - 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 75.00-80.00. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 172.00-182.00; 400-500 lbs 161.00-168.00; 500-600 lbs 150.00-157.00 few to 166.00; 600-700 lbs 145.00-150.00. Medium & Large 3 300-400 lbs 163.00-170.00; 400-500 lbs 150.00-159.00; 500-600 lbs 140.00-149.00 bulls. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 148.00-154.00; 400-500 lbs 139.00-147.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-139.00. Medium & Small 1-2 300-400 lbs 130.00-136.00; 400-500 lbs 118.00-127.00. Medium & Large 3 300-400 lbs 137.00-147.00; 400-500 lbs 130.00-138.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-127.00. 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_LS146 0900c ml