JK_LS144
Jackson, MS    Tue Dec 4, 2018    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Forest, MS - Tadlock Stockyards (Forest Mississippi)
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Dec 03, 2018

Receipts     This week    1,435     Last Week    1,735

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
3.00 to 4.00 Lower. Feeder steers trended 1.00 to 5.00 Lower. Feeder heifers 
trended 5.00 to 7.00 Lower. Feeder consisted of 55 percent steers and 45 
percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 68 percent over 600 lbs 8 
percent. Total receipts were made up of 76 percent feeders, 11 percent 
slaughter cows and 13 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%        42.00 -   50.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        36.00 -   41.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           750-850        85-90%         0.00 -    0.00     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 59.00-65.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 70.00-76.50.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
350-400 lbs 165.00-177.50; 400-450 lbs 157.00-167.50; 
450-500 lbs 150.00-157.50 group of 7 @ 155.00;
500-550 lbs 144.00-150.00; 550-600 lbs 133.00-142.00; 
600-700 lbs 126.00-136.00; 
700-800 lbs 117.00-124.00 group of 9 @ 124.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  250-300 lbs 170.00-180.00; 
300-350 lbs 160.00-170.00;

  Medium & Large 3  250-300 lbs 180.00-185.00; 
300-400 lbs 150.00-160.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
350-400 lbs 143.00-147.00; 450-500 lbs 118.00-125.00; 
500-600 lbs 112.00-122.00 group of 7 @ 122.00, 9 @ 125.50, 
8 @ 125.00; 600-650 lbs 117.00-126.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  350-400 lbs 122.00-130.00; 
400-500 lbs 115.00-125.00.

  Medium & Large 3  350-400 lbs 130.00-140.00; 
450-500 lbs 110.00-120.00.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
900-1200 Lbs with 150-350 Lbs Calf 800.00-1100.00;
  Small & Medium 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 700-1000 Lbs with 150-350 Lbs 
Calf 700.00-825.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Large Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 1100-1350 Lbs 
4-8 months bred 1000.00-1150.00;
  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 900-1200 Lbs 4-8 months bred 
700.00-1000.00;
  Small & Medium 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 700-1000 Lbs 4-8 months bred 
450.00-630.00.

 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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