JK_LS159
Jackson, MS    Tue Dec 18, 2018    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Houston, MS -  Peoples Livestock Auction
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Dec 17, 2018

Receipts     This week    178       Last Week    184

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
4.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder steers trended 2.00 to 10.00 Higher. Feeder 
heifers trended 0.00 to 6.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 60 percent steers 
and 40 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 55 percent
over 600 lbs 11 percent. Total receipts were made up of 66 percent feeders, 
12 percent slaughter cows and 22 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%        40.00 -   45.00         -
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        30.00 -   38.00     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 70.00-72.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 70.00-72.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-250 lbs 180.00-188.00; 250-300 lbs 162.00-170.00; 
300-350 lbs 154.00-162.00; 350-400 lbs 150.00-158.00; 
400-500 lbs 142.00-150.00; 
500-550 lbs 137.00-145.00; 550-600 lbs 134.00-142.00; 
600-700 lbs 122.00-130.00.

  Medium & Large 3  
200-250 lbs 142.00-150.00; 250-300 lbs 137.00-145.00; 
300-350 lbs 132.00-140.00; 350-400 lbs 130.00-138.00; 
400-500 lbs 122.00-130.00; 500-550 lbs 120.00-128.00;
700-800 lbs 105-113.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-250 lbs 142.00-150.00; 250-300 lbs 137.00-145.00; 
300-400 lbs 130.00-138.00; 400-500 lbs 122.00-130.00; 
500-600 lbs 117.00-125.00; 600-650 lbs 110.00-118.00.

  Medium & Large 3  200-300 lbs 120.00-128.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
950-1200 Lbs 6-7 months bred 800.00-900.00.

 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_LS159

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