JK_LS145 Jackson, MS Fri December 14, 2018 USDA-MS Dept of Ag Market News SUMMARY OF 14 MISSISSIPPI CATTLE AUCTIONS FOR WEEK ENDING ON Fri Dec 14, 2018 Cattle Receipts: 4,548 Last Week: 8,446 Last Year: 5,448 Percent of supply: This Week Last Week Year Ago Feeders under 600 lbs 57 percent 69 percent 66 percent Feeders over 600 lbs 9 percent 11 percent 9 percent Slaughter cows 15 percent 11 percent 11 percent Replacement cows and Pairs 19 percent 9 percent 14 percent The feeder supply included 54 percent steers/bulls and 46 percent heifers. Compared to last week, slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher and bulls sold steady. Feeder steers and heifers sold steady. 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 38.00 -43.00 Boning 80-85 percent lean 850-1200 lbs 40.00 -45.00 Boning 80-85 percent lean 850-1200 lbs 45.00 -51.50 high yielding Lean 85-90 percent lean 850-1200 lbs 30.00 -40.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1000-1500 lbs 55.00-65.00; 1500-2000 lbs 64.00-72.00 few to 80.00. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-250 lbs 200.00-215.00; 250-300 lbs 180.00-200.00; 300-400 lbs 160.00-175.00 few to 177.00; 400-500 lbs 145.00-160.00 few to 167.00; 500-600 lbs 125.00-140.00; 600-700 lbs 120.00-130.00 few to 133.00; 700-800 lbs 111.00-120.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-250 lbs 150.00-160.00; 250-300 lbs 135.00-150.00; 300-400 lbs 130.00-145.00; 400-500 lbs 120.00-139.00; 500-600 lbs 112.00-125.00 few to 129.00; 600-700 lbs 100.00-112.00 few to 121.00; 700-750 lbs 90.00-100.00; 750-800 lbs 80.00-90.00. Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 4-8 years 800-1300 lbs with 150-350 lbs calves 900.00-1475.00. Small and Medium 1-2 4-8 years 750-1100 lbs with 200-350 lbs calves 625.00-925.00. Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 years 2-8 mos. bred 850-1350 lbs cows 700.00-1400.00. Small and Medium 1-2 2-8 years 4-8 mos. bred 750-1100 lbs cows 400.00-1000.00. Source: Mississippi Dept of Ag-USDA Market News, Jackson, MS www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JK_LS145