JK_LS141 Jackson, MS Tue Sep 17, 2019 USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News Meridian, MS - Meridian Stockyard Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Sep 16, 2019 Receipts This week 573 Last Week 418 Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 2.00 to 3.00 Lower. Slaughter bulls trended Steady. Feeder steers trended 3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder heifers trended Steady. Feeder consisted of 58 percent steers and 42 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 64 percent over 600 lbs 14 percent. Total receipts were made up of 78 percent feeders, 8 percent slaughter cows and 14 percent Pairs/Replacements. NOTICE: As Market News transitions reports to the MARS platform and My Market News, report formats will be converted from a text version to a more user-friendly and accessible PDF format. In the next few weeks, the information found on this report will move to the new platform and will be accessible at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LSD_MARS_2112.pdf 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% 50.00 - 54.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 850-1200 85-90% 40.00 - 49.00 0.00- 0.00 Lean 750-850 85-90% 32.00 - 39.00 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 0.00-0.00; 1500-2000 lbs 72.50-81.50. FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 148.00-157.00; 300-400 lbs 144.00-153.00; 400-500 lbs 129.00-135.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-128.00; 600-700 lbs 110.00-118.00; 700-800 lbs 110.00-117.00. Note: Sold group of weaned calves steers avrg wt. 435 lbs brght 155.00, 600 lbs @ 124.75, 782 lbs @ 120.00. Medium & Small 1-2 400-500 lbs 118.00-124.00; 500-600 lbs 105.00-115.00. FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 122.00-130.00; 400-500 lbs 105.00-115.00; 500-600 lbs 106.00-115.00; 600-700 lbs 98.00-108.00. Note: Sold group of weaned calves heifers Heifers avrg wt. 412 lbs brght 128.00, 317 lbs @ 135.00. COW/CALFS PAIRS: Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 870-1185 Lbs with 160-300 Lbs Calf 1360.00-1700.00. 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_LS141 0900c ml