JK_LS147
Jackson, MS    Wed Mar 20, 2019    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Brookhaven, MS - Brookhaven Stockyard
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Tue Mar 19, 2019

Receipts     This week    122       Last Week    159

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 2.00 to 3.00 Lower. Slaughter 
bulls trended Steady. Feeder steers trended 3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder 
heifers trended 3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 45 percent steers 
and 55 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 54 percent
over 600 lbs 13 percent. Total receipts were made up of 67 percent feeders, 
13 percent slaughter cows and 20 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 -   52.00     0.00-       0.00
 Boners         850-1200       80-85%        53.00 -   55.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        45.00 -   50.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           750-850        85-90%        34.00 -   36.00     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 81.00-85.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
400-500 lbs 160.00-168.00; 500-600 lbs 144.00-150.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2 400-500 lbs 150.00-158.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-400 lbs 145.00-153.00; 400-500 lbs 144.00-150.00; 
500-600 lbs 135.00-144.00; 600-700 lbs 122.00-130.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
895-1395 Lbs 2-8 months bred 850.00-1350.00.

 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_LS147
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