JK_LS144
Jackson, MS    Tue May 21, 2019    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Forest, MS - Tadlock Stockyards (Forest Mississippi)
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon May 20, 2019

Receipts     This week    915       Last Week    592

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 1.00 to 3.00 Higher. Slaughter 
bulls trended 1.00 to 3.00 Higher. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers 
trended 2.00 to 3.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 55 percent steers and 45 
percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 59 percent over 600 lbs 10 
percent. Total receipts were made up of 69 percent feeders, 19 percent slaughter 
cows and 12 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%        54.00 -   59.00    60.00-      65.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        49.00 -   53.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           750-850        85-90%        43.00 -   46.00     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 71.00-80.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 82.00-90.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
400-450 lbs 155.00-165.00; 450-500 lbs 145.00-153.00;
500-550 lbs 140.00-150.00; 550-600 lbs 138.00-145.00; 
600-650 lbs 130.00-140.00 Group of 6 @ 137.50; 
700-750 lbs 120.00-128.00; 800-900 lbs 105.00-115.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  250-300 lbs 165.00-170.00; 
300-350 lbs 160.00-167.50; 400-500 lbs 140.00-147.50.

  Medium & Large 3  400-450 lbs 145.00-150.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
400-500 lbs 130.00-140.00; 
500-600 lbs 121.00-131.00 Group of 15  @ 128.00; 
600-700 lbs 115.00-126.00 Group of 5 @ 128.50; 
700-800 lbs 106.00-115.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  300-400 lbs 135.00-143.00; 
400-500 lbs 124.00-127.50.

  Medium & Large 3  350-400 lbs 130.00-137.50.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
900-1250 Lbs 4-8 months bred 800.00-1150.00;
  Small & Medium 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 700-1000 Lbs 4-8 months bred 
450.00-800.00.

 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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