JK_LS145 Jackson, MS Fri May 17, 2019 USDA-MS Dept of Ag Market News SUMMARY OF 14 MISSISSIPPI CATTLE AUCTIONS FOR WEEK ENDING ON Fri May 17, 2019 Cattle Receipts: 4,236 Last Week: 6,035 Last Year: 7,591 Percent of supply: This Week Last Week Year Ago Feeders under 600 lbs 58 percent 50 percent 61 percent Feeders over 600 lbs 14 percent 20 percent 15 percent Slaughter cows 18 percent 15 percent 12 percent Replacement cows and Pairs 10 percent 15 percent 12 percent The feeder supply included 53 percent steers/bulls and 42 percent heifers. Compared to last week, slaughter cows sold steady to 3.00 higher and bulls sold steady. Feeder steers and heifers sold 2.00 to 5.00 lower. 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: Breakers 70-80 percent lean 850-1200 lbs 50.00 -57.00 Boning 80-85 percent lean 850-1200 lbs 53.00 -58.00 Boning 80-85 percent lean 850-1200 lbs 58.00 -63.00 high yielding Lean 85-90 percent lean 850-1200 lbs 45.00 -53.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1000-1500 lbs 75.00-80.00; 1500-2000 lbs 77.00-88.00. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 170.00-195.00; 300-400 lbs 160.00-177.00; 400-500 lbs 147.00-162.00; 500-600 lbs 135.00-150.00; 600-700 lbs 120.00-140.00; 700-800 lbs 123.00-133.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 135.00-155.00; 300-400 lbs 135.00-148.00; 400-500 lbs 127.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 117.00-133.00; 600-700 lbs 110.00-122.00; 700-800 lbs 90.00-106.00. Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 years 850-1300 lbs with 100-350 lbs calves 850.00-1500.00. Small and Medium 1-2 4-8 years 750-1100 lbs with 100-350 lbs calves 750.00-1150.00. Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 years 2-8 mos. bred 850-1500 lbs cows 700.00-1200.00. Small and Medium 1-2 2-8 years 2-8 mos. bred 750-1100 lbs cows 500.00-950.00. Source: Mississippi Dept of Ag-USDA Market News, Jackson, MS www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JK_LS145