JK_LS144 Jackson, MS Tue Feb 19, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News Forest, MS - Tadlock Stockyards (Forest Mississippi) Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Feb 18, 2019 Receipts This week 737 Last Week 786 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 1.00 to 2.00 Higher. Slaughter bulls trended 1.00 to 4.00 Higher. Feeder steers trended 3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder heifers trended 3.00 to 6.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 50 percent steers and 50 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 51 percent over 600 lbs 12 percent. Total receipts were made up of 63 percent feeders, 17 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% 50.00 - 56.50 0.00- 0.00 Boners 850-1200 80-85% 55.00 - 60.00 60.00- 64.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 49.00 - 54.50 0.00- 0.00 Lean 750-850 85-90% 40.00 - 45.00 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 78.00-81.00; 1500-2000 lbs 84.00-92.00. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 185.00-195.00; 350-400 lbs 177.00-185.00; 400-450 lbs 167.50-177.50; 450-500 lbs 155.00-162.50; 500-550 lbs 150.00-158.00; 550-600 lbs 144.00-153.00 Group of 5 @ 150.00; 650-700 lbs 132.00-139.00 Group of 4 @ 146.00; 700-750 lbs 134.00-137.00 Group 0f 10 @ 134.00. Medium & Small 1-2 300-350 lbs 175.00-180.00; 350-400 lbs 160.00-175.00 Group of 22 @ 170.00; 400-450 lbs 155.00-162.50; 450-500 lbs 145.00-150.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs Group of 21 @ 146.00; 500-550 lbs 132.00-141.00 Group of 7 @ 140.00; 550-600 lbs 127.00-132.00; 600-700 lbs Group of 10 @ 130.50;. 700-800 lbs Group of 16 @ 125.50; 800-900 lbs 115.00-118.00. Medium & Small 1-2 400-500 lbs 131.00-140.00. Medium & Large 3 400-450 lbs 140.00-147.00; 450-500 lbs 125.00-134.00. COW/CALFS PAIRS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 900-1300 Lbs with 150-350 Lbs Calf 1350.00-1650.00. REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS: Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 900-1300 Lbs 4-8 months bred 900.00-1325.00; Small & Medium 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 750-1000 Lbs 4-8 months bred 700.00-900.00. 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 0900c ml