JK_LS144
Jackson, MS    Tue Mar 19, 2019    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Forest, MS - Tadlock Stockyards (Forest Mississippi)
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Mar 18, 2019

Receipts     This week    1,011     Last Week    878

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
Steady. Feeder steers trended 2.00 to 10.00 Higher. Feeder heifers trended 
2.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 50 percent steers and 50 percent 
heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 57 percent over 600 lbs 8 percent. 
Total receipts were made up of 65 percent feeders, 14 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%        54.50 -   59.00     0.00-       0.00
 Boners         850-1200       80-85%        59.00 -   64.00    60.00-      66.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        50.00 -   55.00     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 75.00-85.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 86.00-95.50.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-350 lbs 192.00-200.00; 350-400 lbs 180.00-190.00; 
400-450 lbs 167.00-177.00; 
450-500 lbs 162.00-172.00 Group of 10 @ 170.00;
500-600 lbs 150.00-162.00 Group of 6 @ 158.00; 
650-700 lbs 144.00-159.00; 8 @ 825 lbs @ 130.00. 

  Medium & Small 1-2 
300-350 lbs 175.00-185.00; 400-500 lbs 150.00-160.00.

  Medium & Large 3  
300-350 lbs 180.00-190.00; 350-400 lbs 170.00-180.00; 
400-500 lbs 150.00-162.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
400-500 lbs 142.00-150.00; 
500-550 lbs 138.00-144.00; 550-600 lbs 126.00-135.00; 
600-650 lbs 127.00-135.00; 800-900 lbs 108.00-115.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  
300-350 lbs 152.00-160.00; 350-400 lbs 136.00-144.00; 
400-500 lbs 132.00-143.00.

  Medium & Large 3  450-500 lbs 130.00-136.00.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
900-12500 Lbs with 150-350 Lbs Calf 1025.00-1400.00;
  Medium & Large 1-2 Aged (over 8 yrs) 900-1200 Lbs with 150-350 Lbs 
Calf 950.00-1050.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
900-1250 Lbs 4-8 months bred 875.00-1075.00;
  Small & Medium 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 750-1000 Lbs 4-8 months bred 
650.00-875.00.

 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_LS144
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