JK_LS161
Jackson, MS    Tue Oct 17, 2017    USDA - MS Dept of Ag Market News

West Point, MS - Cattlemens Livestock
Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Report for Mon Oct 16, 2017

Receipts     This week    459       Last Week    403

Compared to last week slaughter cows trended Steady. Slaughter bulls trended 
4.00 to 5.00 Lower. Feeder steers trended 3.00 to 8.00 Higher. Feeder heifers 
trended 4.00 to 10.00 Higher. Feeder consisted of 62 percent steers and 38 
percent heifers. Receipts weighing under 600 lbs 68 percent over 600 lbs 17 
percent. Total receipts were made up of 85 percent feeders, 10 percent 
slaughter cows and 5 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    60.00-      70.00 
 Lean           850-1200       85-90%        44.00 -   51.00     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 70.00-80.00; 
1500-2000 lbs 80.00-80.00.

    FEEDER STEERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
200-250 lbs 200.00-225.00; 250-300 lbs 180.00-200.00; 
300-350 lbs 170.00-190.00; 350-400 lbs 162.00-170.00; 
400-450 lbs 154.00-160.00; 450-500 lbs 150.00-155.00;
500-550 lbs 140.00-145.00; 550-600 lbs 130.00-137.00; 
600-650 lbs 130.00-137.00; 650-700 lbs 122.00-129.00; 
700-750 lbs 118.00-135.00.

    FEEDER HEIFERS:  Medium & Large 1-2  
250-300 lbs 150.00-164.00; 300-350 lbs 140.00-150.00; 
350-400 lbs 141.00-150.00; 400-450 lbs 131.00-139.00; 
450-500 lbs 129.00-135.00; 500-550 lbs 124.00-131.00; 
550-600 lbs 120.00-129.00; 600-650 lbs 118.00-123.00; 
650-700 lbs 118.00-121.00; 700-750 lbs 100.00-115.00.

    COW/CALFS PAIRS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 780-950 Lbs with 
300-350 Lbs Calf 1100.00-1700.00.

    REPLACEMENT & FEEDER COWS:  Medium & Large 1-2 Young (2-4 yrs) 
1100-1400 Lbs 0-7 months bred 700.00-1000.00;
  Medium & Large 1-2 Middle Aged (4-8 yrs) 1100-1500 Lbs 4-8 months bred 
1000.00-1500.00.

 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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