JK_LS161 Jackson, MS Tue Apr 16, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News West Point, MS - Cattlemens Livestock Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Apr 15, 2019 Receipts This week 857 Last Week 735 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended Steady. Feeder steers trended mixed. Feeder heifers trended 1.00 to 4.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 53 percent steers and 47 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 77 percent over 600 lbs 13 percent. Total receipts were made up of 90 percent feeders, 5 percent slaughter cows and 5 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% 50.00 - 55.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 40.00 - 49.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 750-850 85-90% 32.00 - 37.00 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 77.00-79.00. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-250 lbs 195.00-202.00; 250-300 lbs 185.00-200.00 40 hd 258 lbs @ 249.50; 300-400 lbs 185.00-200.00 8 hd 325 lbs @ 205.00; 400-450 lbs 175.00-190.00 7 hd 423 lbs @ 194.00; 450-500 lbs 170.00-175.00; 500-550 lbs 160.00-168.00; 550-600 lbs 150.00-160.00; 600-650 lbs 143.00-150.00 5 hd 626 lbs @ 160.00; 650-700 lbs 140.00-148.00; 750-800 lbs 125.00-133.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 150.00-160.00 15 hd 263 lbs @ 169.00; 11 hd 296 lbs @ 169.00; 300-350 lbs 150.00-160.00; 350-400 lbs 145.00-155.00; 400-450 lbs 145.00-150.00 13 hd 416 lbs @ 158.00; 6 hd 447 lbs @ 154.00; 450-500 lbs 138.00-148.00; 500-550 lbs 135.00-144.00 25 hd 546 lbs @ 155.00; 6 hd 551 lbs @ 144.00; 550-600 lbs 130.00-140.00 50 hd 568 lbs 143.50; 600-650 lbs 125.00-130.00; 650-700 lbs 120.00-124.00; 700-800 lbs 110.00-120.00. COW/CALFS PAIRS: Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 1000-1200 Lbs with 100-200 Lbs Calf 1200.00-1275.00. REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS: Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 800-1000 Lbs 5-7 months bred 800.00-900.00; Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 900-1200 Lbs 4-8 months bred 800.00-1200.00. 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