JK_LS161
Jackson, MS    Tue Sep 17, 2019    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

West Point, MS - Cattlemens Livestock
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Sep 16, 2019

Receipts     This week    553       Last Week    544

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended 3.00 to 4.00 Lower. Slaughter 
bulls trended 3.00 to 4.00 Lower. Feeder steers trended 3.00 to 4.00 Higher. 
Feeder heifers trended 2.00 to 4.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 61 percent 
steers and 39 percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 65 percent
over 600 lbs 13 percent. Total receipts were made up of 78 percent feeders, 
14 percent slaughter cows and 8 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_2125.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%        48.00 -   52.00     0.00-       0.00
 Boners         850-1200       80-85%        50.00 -   55.00    60.00-      61.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        40.00 -   50.00     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 0.00-0.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 80.00-89.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
350-400 lbs 140.00-142.00; 
400-450 lbs 134.00-146.00; 450-500 lbs 132.00-147.00;
500-550 lbs 125.00-136.00; 550-600 lbs 120.00-127.00; 
600-650 lbs 115.00-124.00; 650-700 lbs 115.00-120.00; 
700-750 lbs 115.00-120.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-350 lbs 119.00-127.00; 350-400 lbs 115.00-130.00; 
400-450 lbs 115.00-130.00; 450-500 lbs 111.00-121.00; 
500-600 lbs 110.00-115.00; 600-650 lbs 105.00-115.00.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 1100-1400 Lbs 
with 150-300 Lbs Calf 1100.00-1300.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 
1000-1200 Lbs 3-7 months bred 900.00-1200.00.

 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_LS161
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