JK_LS144
Jackson, MS    Tue Dec 18, 2018    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Forest, MS - Tadlock Stockyards (Forest Mississippi)
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Dec 17, 2018

Receipts     This week    916       Last Week    499

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
Steady. Feeder steers trended 3.00 to 7.00 Higher. Feeder heifers trended 
5.00 to 7.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 50 percent steers and 50 percent 
heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 68 percent over 600 lbs 8 percent. 
Total receipts were made up of 76 percent feeders, 9 percent slaughter cows
and 15 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%        42.00 -   47.00     0.00-       0.00
 Boners         850-1200       80-85%        45.00 -   50.00    50.00-      55.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        40.00 -   45.00     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 65.00-74.50; 
1500-2000 lbs 57.50-64.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-300 lbs 200.00-205.00; 350-400 lbs 165.00-172.50; 
400-450 lbs 155.00-167.50; 
450-500 lbs 145.00-150.00 5  @ 154.00, 4 @ 152.00;
600-700 lbs 123.00-134.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  250-300 lbs 170.00-117.00; 
300-350 lbs 165.00-175.00; 350-400 lbs 152.00-160.00;
400-450 lbs 130.00-140.00; 450-500 lbs 125.00-135.00; 
500-600 lbs 115.00-125.00.

  Medium & Large 3  
300-350 lbs 165.00-175.00; 350-400 lbs 157.00-165.00; 
400-450 lbs 132.00-142.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
450-500 lbs 128.00-139.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-130.00; 
600-700 lbs 115.00-123.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  300-400 lbs 135.00-145.00; 
400-500 lbs 120.00-130.00.

  Medium & Large 3  500-600 lbs 106.00-115.00.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 900-1300 Lbs 
with 150-350 Lbs Calf 1220.00-1525.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
900-1300 Lbs 4-8 months bred 850.00-1250.00;
  Small & Medium 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 700-1000 Lbs 4-8 months bred 
610.00-875.00.

 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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