JC_LS174 Jefferson City, MO Thu May 17, 2018 MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Carthage - Joplin Regional Stockyards Cow and Bull Auction 5/16/18 Receipts: 1208 Last Week: 938 Last Year: 967 Compared to last Wednesday, slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 lower and slaughter bulls sold steady. The offering included a heavy supply of bred cows and a light supply of cow/calf pairs. Several herds were dispersed during the auction. Supply was heavy and demand moderate to good for slaughter classes. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 52.00-58.00 57.00-63.00 48.00-53.00 Boning 80-85 50.00-57.50 57.00-65.00 46.00-51.00 Lean 85-90 44.00-52.00 51.50-59.00 36.00-45.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1280-2290 lbs average dressing 76.00-85.00; high dressing 85.50-92.00, couple outstanding 97.50&98.00; low dressing 60.00-74.00. Feeder/Stocker Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 1 1/2-3 yrs 700-1315 lbs most 85.00-111.50, pkg. 755 lbs 123.00; 3-7 yrs 888-1285 lbs 52.00- 77.50. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yrs 2nd and 3rd stage 900-1365 lbs 860.00-1150.00, 1st stage 1100-1295 lbs 750.00-900.00; 7 yrs to aged 2nd and 3rd stage 1160-1365 lbs 610.00-850.00. Large 1-2 5 yrs to short and solid mouth 2nd and 3rd stage 1420-1755 lbs 850.00-1185.00; short and solid mouth to aged 2nd and 3rd stage 1410-1510 lbs 760.00-830.00. Medium and Large 2 3-7 yrs 1st and 2nd stage 835-1150 lbs 560.00-800.00. Medium 1-2 2-7 yrs 2nd and 3rd stage 820-1050 lbs 675.00-885.00; short and solid mouth to aged 2nd and 3rd stage 865-1065 lbs 525.00-650.00 per head. Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium Large 1-2 2 yrs to short and solid mouth 920-1335 lb cows w/150-220 lb calves 1110.00-1150.00. Medium 1-2 2-6 yrs 820-1050 lb cows w/150-330 lb calves 1000.00-1175.00; 7 yr 1000 lb cow w/280 lb calf 925.00 per pair. Source: Missouri Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Carthage, MO Don Kleiboeker Market Reporter, 573-751-5618 24 Hour Market line number 1-573-522-9244 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS174.txt 0722cdt cc