JK_LS147
Jackson, MS    Wed Oct 11, 2017    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Brookhaven, MS - Brookhaven Stockyard
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Tue Oct 10, 2017

Receipts     This week    173       Last Week    431

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
Steady. Feeder steers trended 3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder heifers trended 
2.00 to 3.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 57 percent steers and 43 percent 
heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 55 percent over 600 lbs 9 percent. 
Total receipts were made up of 64 percent feeders, 12 percent slaughter cows
and 24 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%         0.00 -    0.00     0.00-       0.00
 Boners         850-1200       80-85%        48.50 -   52.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        40.00 -   47.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           750-850        85-90%        35.00 -   37.00     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 70.00-75.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-400 lbs 170.00-175.00; 400-500 lbs 147.00-152.00;
500-600 lbs 132.00-138.00; 600-700 lbs 131.00-136.00.

  Medium & Small 1-2  
300-400 lbs 155.00-164.00; 400-500 lbs 135.00-142.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
300-400 lbs 136.00-144.00; 400-500 lbs 130.00-138.00; 
500-600 lbs 124.00-129.00.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 875-1225 Lbs 
with 160-260 Lbs Calf 925.00-1350.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
1055-1410 Lbs 5-7 months bred 850.00-1050.00.

 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_LS147

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