Trends and receipts compared to two weeks ago.
JK_LS158
Jackson, MS    Tue Jan 8, 2019    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Macon, MS - Macon Stockyard
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Jan 07, 2019

Receipts     This week    296       Last Week    560

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
Steady. Feeder steers trended 2.00 to 3.00 Lower. Feeder heifers trended 
2.00 to 3.00 Lower. Feeder consisted of 51 percent steers and 49 percent 
heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 58 percent over 600 lbs 10 percent. 
Total receipts were made up of 68 percent feeders, 22 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%        38.00 -   43.00     0.00-       0.00
 Boners         850-1200       80-85%        45.00 -   48.00    49.00-      52.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        35.00 -   40.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           750-850        85-90%        25.00 -   30.00     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 68.00-78.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-250 lbs 160.00-165.00; 300-400 lbs 152.00-160.00; 
400-500 lbs 161.00-167.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-138.00; 
600-700 lbs 112.00-119.00 bulls.

  Medium & Large 3  300-400 lbs 140.00-146.00; 
400-500 lbs 143.00-151.00; 500-600 lbs 115.00-123.00 bulls.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-400 lbs 134.00-142.00; 400-500 lbs 129.00-136.00; 
500-600 lbs 119.00-123.00; 600-700 lbs 105.00-112.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  300-400 lbs 117.00-123.00; 
500-600 lbs 100.00-107.00.

  Medium & Large 3  200-250 lbs 130.00-136.00; 
400-500 lbs 120.00-128.00; 500-600 lbs 110.00-118.00.

 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

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