JK_LS161
Jackson, MS    Tue Oct 10, 2017    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

West Point, MS - Cattlemens Livestock
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Oct 09, 2017

Receipts     This week    403       Last Week    496

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
2.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder steers trended Steady. Feeder heifers trended 
3.00 to 5.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 59 percent steers and 41 percent 
heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 74 percent over 600 lbs 11 percent. 
Total receipts were made up of 85 percent feeders, 12 percent slaughter cows
and 3 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%        51.00 -   55.00    58.00-      60.00
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        42.00 -   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 81.00-84.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 80.00-87.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-250 lbs 175.00-180.00; 250-300 lbs 170.00-177.00; 
300-350 lbs 165.00-171.00; 350-400 lbs 152.00-162.00; 
400-450 lbs 150.00-157.00; 450-500 lbs 144.00-154.00;
500-550 lbs 140.00-148.00; 550-600 lbs 135.00-140.00; 
600-650 lbs 130.00-134.00 5 hd 600 lbs @ 140.00; 6 hd 622 lbs @ 139.00; 
700-750 lbs 135.00-136.00 3 hd 702 lbs @ 136.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
350-400 lbs 133.00-140.00; 400-450 lbs 130.00-137.00; 
450-500 lbs 125.00-132.00; 500-550 lbs 120.00-128.00; 
550-600 lbs 115.00-120.00; 600-650 lbs 113.00-119.00.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 880-920 Lbs with 
100-125 Lbs Calf 1080.00-1180.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 
800-900 Lbs 1-3 months bred 700.00-900.00.

 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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