JK_LS154 Jackson, MS 6/27/2008 7:49:43 AM USDA-MS Market News Senatobia, MS Thursday, June 26 2008 CATTLE: 555 as compared to 584 last week; Slaughter Cows Steady; Bulls Steady; Feeder Steers Steady; Feeder Heifers 2-3 higher; Supply Feeders under 600 lbs 76%; over 600 lbs 5%; Slaughter Cows 9%; Pairs/Replacements 10%. (Steers 51%; Heifers 49%). SLAUGHTER Cows Percent Lean Breakers 70-80% 850-1200 lbs $0.00 - $0.00 Boners 80-85% 850-1200 lbs $56.00 - $61.00 Boners 80-85 High Yield over lbs $0.00 - $0.00 Lean 85-90% 850-1200 lbs $0.00 - $0.00 Lean 85-90% 750-850 lbs $0.00 - $0.00 Lean 85-90% under lbs $0.00 - $0.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield grade 1-2 1000-1500 lbs 0-0; 1500-2000 lbs 72-78. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 115-124; 300-400 lbs 106-115; 400-500 lbs 96-109; 500-600 lbs 100-107; 600-700 lbs 92-99. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 93-113; 300-400 lbs 98-110; 400-500 lbs 89-101; 500-600 lbs 91-98; 600-700 lbs 90-97. COW/CALFS PAIRS: Medium & Large 1-2 Cows Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 1050- Lbs with 200-300 Lbs Calf 1150-1240. 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_LS154 0900c ml