JK_LS145 Jackson, MS Fri, May 16, 2008 USDA-MS Dept of Ag Market News SUMMARY OF 13 MISSISSIPPI CATTLE AUCTIONS FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 15, 2008 Cattle Receipts: 7327 Last Week: 6987 Last Year: 6732 Percent of supply: This Week Last Week Year Ago Feeders under 600 lbs 60 percent 59 percent 61 percent Feeders over 600 lbs 13 percent 16 percent 11 percent Slaughter cows 14 percent 13 percent 14 percent Replacement cows and Pairs 13 percent 12 percent 14 percent The feeder supply included 56 percent steers/bulls and 44 percent heifers. Compared to last week, slaughter cows sold 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00 higher. Feeder steers sold 1.00-5.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold steady. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 percent lean 850-1200 lbs 50.00-57.00 Boning 80-85 percent lean 850-1200 lbs 57.00-65.00 high yielding Lean 85-90 percent lean 850-1200 lbs 43.00-56.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1000-1500 lbs 55.00-67.00; 1500-2000 lbs 65.00-75.00. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-250 lbs 120.00-135.00; 250-300 lbs 112.00-120.00; 300-400 lbs 110.00-120.00; 400-500 lbs 98.00-110.00; 500-600 lbs 95.00-108.00; 600-700 lbs 92.00-106.00; 700-800 lbs 91.00-99.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-250 lbs 110.00-120.00; 250-300 lbs 105.00-110.00; 300-400 lbs 95.00-105.00; 400-500 lbs 95.00-106.00; 500-600 lbs 90.00-103.00; 600-700 lbs 85.00-95.00. Cow/Calf Pairs: Small and Medium 1-2 2-8 years 750-1100 lbs with 75-150 lbs calves 700.00-1000.00. Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 years 850-1200 lbs with 100-300 lb calves 800.00-1100.00. Medium and Large 1-2 over 8 years 915-960 lbs with 150-225 lb calves 380.00-660.00. Replacement Cows: Small and Medium 1-2 2-8 years 2-8 mos. bred 750-1100 lbs cows 450.00-725.00. Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 years 2-8 mos. bred 850- 1300 lbs cows 450.00-750.00. Medium & Large 1-2 over 8 years 2-8 mos. bred 815-930 lbs cows 370.00-530.00. Source: Mississippi Dept of Ag-USDA Market News, Jackson, MS www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JK_LS145