JK_LS147
Jackson, MS    Wed Dec 19, 2018    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Brookhaven, MS - Brookhaven Stockyard
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Tue Dec 18, 2018

Receipts     This week    119       Last Week    240

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls no trend. 
Feeder steers trended 2.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder heifers trended 2.00 to 5.00 
Higher. Feeder consisted of 51 percent steers and 49 percent heifers. Receipts 
weighing under 600 lbs 59 percent over 600 lbs 7 percent. Total receipts were 
made up of 66 percent feeders, 13 percent slaughter cows
and 21 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%        38.50 -   43.50     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%         0.00 -    0.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           750-850        85-90%        28.00 -   32.00     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 0.00-0.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-300 lbs 175.00-182.00; 300-400 lbs 168.00-172.00; 
400-500 lbs 168.00-171.00; 600-700 lbs 120.00-128.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2 500-600 lbs 138.00-143.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-400 lbs 134.00-142.00; 400-500 lbs 128.00-136.00; 
600-700 lbs 112.00-117.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
870-1185 Lbs 5-8 months bred 750.00-850.00.

 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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