JK_LS161
Jackson, MS    Tue Apr 23, 2019    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

West Point, MS - Cattlemens Livestock
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Apr 22, 2019

Receipts     This week    479       Last Week    857

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended 
Steady. Feeder consisted of 58 percent steers and 42 percent heifers. Receipts 
weighing under 600 lbs 70 percent over 600 lbs 13 percent. Total receipts were 
made up of 83 percent feeders, 10 percent slaughter cows 
and 7 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%        49.00 -   55.00         -
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        44.00 -   52.00     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 75.00-83.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 82.00-85.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-250 lbs 188.00-200.00; 250-300 lbs 185.00-200.00; 
300-350 lbs 187.00-195.00; 350-400 lbs 185.00-192.00; 
400-450 lbs 178.00-186.00; 450-500 lbs 175.00-180.00;
500-550 lbs 162.00-165.00; 600-700 lbs 140.00-150.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
250-300 lbs 150.00-160.00; 
300-350 lbs 150.00-157.00; 350-400 lbs 150.00-156.00; 
400-450 lbs 149.00-154.00; 450-500 lbs 144.00-150.00; 
500-550 lbs 135.00-140.00; 550-600 lbs 130.00-136.00; 
650-700 lbs 120.00-125.00 5 hd 742 lbs @ 124.00;
4 hd 797 lbs @ 125.00.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 1100-1300 Lbs 
with 200-250 Lbs Calf 1800.00-3000.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 
900-1300 Lbs 8 months bred 1300.00-1600.00;
  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 900-1200 Lbs 7 months bred 
550.00-780.00.


 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
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