JK_LS161 Jackson, MS Tue May 21, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News West Point, MS - Cattlemens Livestock Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon May 20, 2019 Receipts This week 667 Last Week 427 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended Steady. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended 5.00 to 8.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 64 percent steers and 36 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 70 percent over 600 lbs 9 percent. Total receipts were made up of 79 percent feeders, 15 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% 0.00 - 0.00 0.00- 0.00 Boners 850-1200 80-85% 52.00 - 57.00 60.00- 62.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 45.00 - 52.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 750-850 85-90% 32.00 - 38.00 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 72.00-75.00; 1500-2000 lbs 84.00-86.00. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-250 lbs 175.00-182.00; 300-350 lbs 162.00-168.00; 350-400 lbs 160.00-167.00 3 hd 352 lbs @ 169.00; 400-450 lbs 155.00-165.00; 450-500 lbs 150.00-159.00 9 hd 465 lbs @ 160.00; 500-550 lbs 150.00-156.00; 550-600 lbs 140.00-150.00; 600-650 lbs 140.00-141.00 16 hd 639 lbs @ 144.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 140.00-149.00; 350-400 lbs 140.00-148.00; 400-450 lbs 140.00-146.00; 450-500 lbs 138.00-143.00; 500-550 lbs 125.00-132.00; 550-600 lbs 115.00-120.00. COW/CALFS PAIRS: Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 700-900 Lbs with 100-300 Lbs Calf 1125.00-1300.00; Small & Medium 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 700-900 Lbs with 150-250 Lbs Calf 800.00-1000.00. REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS: Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 900-1000 Lbs 0-0 months bred 500.00-650.00; Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 900-1100 Lbs 3-8 months bred 800.00-1300.00; Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 800-1000 Lbs 4-7 months bred 600.00-900.00. 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