JK_LS161 Jackson, MS Tue Mar 19, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News West Point, MS - Cattlemens Livestock Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Mar 18, 2019 Receipts This week 807 Last Week 811 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended Steady. Feeder steers trended 4.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder heifers trended Steady. Feeder consisted of 59 percent steers and 41 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 62 percent over 600 lbs 12 percent. Total receipts were made up of 74 percent feeders, 20 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% 55.00 - 60.00 0.00- 0.00 Boners 850-1200 80-85% 56.00 - 64.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 48.00 - 58.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 750-850 85-90% 48.00 - 52.00 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 80.00-87.00; 1500-2000 lbs 85.00-93.00. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 250-300 lbs 185.00-200.00; 300-350 lbs 187.00-192.00; 350-400 lbs 185.00-190.00; 400-450 lbs 179.00-185.00; 450-500 lbs 170.00-179.00 5 hd 467 lbs @ 180.00; 500-550 lbs 160.00-171.00; 550-600 lbs 152.00-161.00; 600-650 lbs 145.00-150.00; 650-700 lbs 140.00-145.00; 700-750 lbs 124.00-13.000 13 hd 726 lbs @ 138.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 160.00-172.00; 350-400 lbs 164.00-170.00; 400-450 lbs 145.00-154.00; 450-500 lbs 140.00-146.00; 500-550 lbs 130.00-138.00; 550-600 lbs 125.00-130.00; 600-650 lbs 120.00-125.00 12 hd 648 lbs @ 128.50; 650-700 lbs 116.00-120.00; 700-750 lbs 110.00-120.00. COW/CALFS PAIRS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 900-1100 Lbs with 75-150 Lbs Calf 900.00-1500.00. REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS: Small & Medium 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 700-900 Lbs 0-8 months bred 700.00-900.00; Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 800-1100 Lbs 5-8 months bred 700.00-900.00. 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_LS161 0900c ml