JK_LS144
Jackson, MS    Tue Apr 30, 2019    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Forest, MS - Tadlock Stockyards (Forest Mississippi)
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Apr 29, 2019

Receipts     This week    861       Last Week    740

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 2.00 to 3.00 Higher. Slaughter 
bulls trended 1.00 to 4.00 Higher. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers 
trended Mixed. Feeder consisted of 45 percent steers and 55 percent heifers. 
Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 63 percent over 600 lbs 8 percent. Total receipts 
were made up of 71 percent feeders, 17 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%        55.00 -   60.00    59.00-      63.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        50.00 -   55.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           750-850        85-90%        47.00 -   51.00     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 75.00-78.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 81.00-88.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
350-400 lbs 170.00-177.50; 400-500 lbs 157.50-167.50;
500-550 lbs 154.00-162.00; 600-700 lbs 135.00-140.00; 
700-800 lbs 125.00-134.00 Group of 11 @ 130.00.
Group of 5 avj 870 lbs @ 121.00

  Medium & Small 1-2  200-300 lbs 175.00-185.00; 
350-400 lbs 150.00-160.00; 400-500 lbs 140.00-150.00; 
500-550 lbs 135.00-140.00.

  Medium & Large 3  300-400 lbs 150.00-157.50.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
400-500 lbs 131.00-141.00; 500-600 lbs 127.00-135.50; 
600-700 lbs 120.00-129.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  200-300 lbs 140.00-147.50; 
300-400 lbs 131.00-142.00; 400-500 lbs 125.00-135.00; 
500-550 lbs 120.00-130.00.

  Medium & Large 3  300-400 lbs 140.00-147.50; 
400-500 lbs 129.00-135.00; 500-600 lbs 117.00-126.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged 
(4-8 yrs) 900-1200 Lbs 4-8 months bred 800.00-1010.00;
  Small & Medium 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 700-1000 Lbs 4-8 months 
bred 600.00-800.00.

 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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