JK_LS159
Jackson, MS    Tue Oct 10, 2017    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

Houston, MS -  Peoples Livestock Auction
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Oct 09, 2017

Receipts     This week    344       Last Week    228

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
2.00 to 3.00 Lower. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended 
Steady. Feeder consisted of 65 percent steers and 35 percent heifers. Receipts 
weighing under 600 lbs 79 percent over 600 lbs 8 percent. Total receipts were 
made up of 87 percent feeders, 7 percent slaughter cows 
and 6 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%        44.00 -   50.00         -
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        30.00 -   36.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           750-850        85-90%        30.00 -   35.00     0.00-       0.00
 Lean           under750       85-90%              -             0.00-       0.00

    SLAUGHTER BULLS:  Yield grade 1-2  1000-1500 lbs 0-0; 
1500-2000 lbs 77.50-82.50.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-300 lvs 160.00-170.00; 300-400 lbs 167.00-175.00; 
400-450 lbs 145.00-153.00; 450-500 lbs 137.00-145.00;
500-600 lbs 131.00-139.00; 600-700 lbs 127.00-135.00; 
700-800 lbs 122.00-130.00.

  Medium & Large 3  300-400 lbs 150.00-158.00; 
400-450 lbs 130.00-138.00; 450-500 lbs 125.00-133.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-300 lbs 140.00-148.00; 300-400 lbs 137.00-145.00;
400-450 lbs 130.00-138.00; 450-500 lbs 126.00-134.00; 
500-550 lbs 122.00-130.00; 550-600 lbs 114.00-122.00; 
600-650 lbs 110.00-118.00; 650-700 lbs 107.00-115.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 
945-1415 Lbs 2-7 months bred 790.00-1380.00.

 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_LS159
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