JK_LS158 Jackson, MS Tue Feb 19, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News Macon, MS - Macon Stockyard Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Feb 18, 2019 Receipts This week 212 Last Week 239 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended Steady. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended Steady. Feeder consisted of 55 percent steers and 45 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 68 percent over 600 lbs 5 percent. Total receipts were made up of 73 percent feeders, 17 percent slaughter cows and 10 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% 0.00 - 0.00 51.00- 58.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 44.00 - 47.00 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 0.00-0.00; 1500-2000 lbs 75.00-86.00. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-250 lbs 181.00-194.00; 300-400 lbs 180.00-188.00; 400-500 lbs 160.00-168.00; 600-700 lbs 130.00-133.00. Medium & Large 3 300-400 lbs 174.00-179.00; 400-500 lbs 150.00-158.00; 500-600 lbs 136.00-140.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 150.00-159.00; 400-500 lbs 139.00-146.00. Medium & Large 3 300-400 lbs 140.00-148.00; 600-700 lbs 100.00-109.00. 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_LS158 0900c ml