JK_LS141
Jackson, MS    Tue Oct 17, 2017    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Meridian, MS - Meridian Stockyard
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Oct 16, 2017

Receipts     This week    354       Last Week    400

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
Steady. Feeder steers trended 3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder heifers trended 
Steady. Feeder consisted of 63 percent steers and 37 percent heifers. Receipts 
weighing under 600 lbs 69 percent over 600 lbs 5 percent. Total receipts were 
made up of 74 percent feeders, 9 percent slaughter cows
and 17 percent Pairs/Replacements. 

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%        53.50 -   55.00     0.00-       0.00
 Boners         850-1200       80-85%        52.25 -   58.50     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        43.50 -   50.50     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           750-850        85-90%        38.00 -   41.50     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 74.00-79.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 0.00-0.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-300 lbs 182.00-190.00; 300-400 lbs 168.00-177.00; 
400-500 lbs 158.00-165.00; 500-600 lbs 140.00-147.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  200-300 lbs 170.00-180.00; 
300-400 lbs 162.00-166.00; 400-500 lbs 147.00-155.00; 
500-600 lbs 131.00-138.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-400 lbs 139.00-145.00; 400-500 lbs 132.00-138.00; 
500-600 lbs 127.00-132.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 
925-1325 Lbs 5-8 months bred 975.00-1385.00;
  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 875-1525 Lbs 4-7 months bred 
810.00-1350.00.

 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

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