JK_LS161
Jackson, MS    Tue May 14, 2019    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

West Point, MS - Cattlemens Livestock
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon May 13, 2019

Receipts     This week    427       Last Week    661

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
Steady. Feeder steers trended 3.00 to 5.00 Lower. Feeder heifers trended 
2.00 to 5.00 Lower. Feeder consisted of 44 percent steers and 56 percent 
heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 50 percent over 600 lbs 23 percent. 
Total receipts were made up of 73 percent feeders, 12 percent slaughter cows 
and 15 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 -   57.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        45.00 -   53.00     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 75.00-78.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 78.00-84.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
250-300 lbs 175.00-185.00; 
300-350 lbs 164.00-177.00; 350-400 lbs 160.00-170.00; 
400-500 lbs 155.00-162.00; 500-550 lbs 147.00-153.00; 
600-700 lbs 120.00-140.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-350 lbs 143.00-148.00; 350-400 lbs 135.00-141.00; 
400-450 lbs 130.00-138.00; 450-500 lbs 127.00-132.00; 
500-550 lbs 120.00-125.00; 550-600 lbs 117.00-120.00; 
600-700 lbs 110.00-118.00 54 hd 885 lbs @ 105.75.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 900-1200 Lbs 
with 150-300 Lbs Calf 1125.00-1325.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 
600-800 Lbs 0 months bred 600.00-700.00;
  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 900-1200 Lbs 4-8 months bred 
950.00-1200.00.

 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
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