JK_LS144
Jackson, MS    Tue Jun 18, 2013    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Forest, MS - Tadlock Stockyards
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Jun 17, 2013

Receipts     This week    1,058     Last Week    1,094

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 1.00 to 2.00 Higher. Slaughter 
bulls trended Steady. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended 
Steady. Feeder consisted of 60 percent steers and 40 percent heifers. Receipts 
weighing under 600 lbs 53 percent over 600 lbs 20 percent. Total receipts were 
made up of 73 percent feeders, 16 percent slaughter cows
and 11 percent Pairs/Replacements. 

   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%        77.00 -    82.00   80.00-      85.00
Lean           850-1200       85-90%        71.00 -    76.50    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 89.50-95.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 96.50-100.00.

   FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
400-500 lbs 140.00-150.00; 500-600 lbs 129.00-139.00; 
600-700 lbs 125.00-136.00; 700-800 lbs 119.00-129.00.
800-900 lbs 119.00-124.00.

   FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
500-600 lbs 120.00-130.00; 600-700 lbs 120.00-126.00; 
700-800 lbs 105.00-115.00.

   COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
850-1250 Lbs with 150-350 Lbs Calf 1300.00-1700.00.



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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