JK_LS159
Jackson, MS    Tue May 21, 2019    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Houston, MS -  Peoples Livestock Auction
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon May 20, 2019

Receipts     This week    269       Last Week    112

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
2.00 to 4.00 Higher. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended 
4.00 to 6.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 53 percent steers and 47 percent 
heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 41 percent over 600 lbs 13 percent. 
Total receipts were made up of 54 percent feeders, 16 percent slaughter cows
and 30 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
 Boners         850-1200       80-85%        47.00 -   55.00    60.00-      64.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        37.00 -   45.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           750-850        85-90%              -             0.00-       0.00
 Lean           under750       85-90%              -             0.00-       0.00

    SLAUGHTER BULLS:  Yield grade 1-2  1000-1500 lbs 0-0; 
1500-2000 lbs 85.00-90.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-400 lbs 152.00-160.00 BULLS; 
400-450 lbs 150.00-158.00 BULLS; 450-500 lbs 147.00-155.00 BULLS;
500-550 lbs 132.00-140.00 BULLS; 600-650 lbs 132.00-140.00 STEERS;
700-800 lbs 122.00-130.00 STEERS.

  Medium & Large 3  300-400 lbs 132.00-140.00 BULLS;
400-450 lbs 130.00-138.00 BULLS; 500-550 lbs 117.00-125.00 BULLS; 
550-600 lbs 114.00-122.00 BULLS; 600-650 lbs 112.00-120.00 BULLS;
700-800 lbs 95.00-103.00 BULLS.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-300 lbs 147.00-155.00; 300-400 lbs 137.00-145.00; 
400-500 lbs 132.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 112.00-120.00; 
600-700 lbs 107.00-115.00.

  Medium & Large 3  600-700 lbs 90.00-98.00.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Small & Medium 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
850-1000 Lbs with 100-200 Lbs Calf 1000.00-1250.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Small & Medium 1-2 Middle Aged 
(4-8 yrs) 800-1070 Lbs 2-5 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

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