Report Date: 2/28/2017
JK_LS140
Jackson, MS Feb 28, 2017 USDA-MS Dept of Ag Market News
SUMMARY OF 7 MISSISSIPPI CATTLE AUCTIONS HELD IN HATTIESBURG (748),
FOREST (898), MERIDIAN (80), MACON (470), HOUSTON (156),
WEST POINT (431), AND GRENADA (128) ON Mon February 27, 2017.
Receipts: 2,911 Last Week: 3,141 Year: 2,507
Compared to last Monday, slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher
and bulls sold steady. Feeder steers sold 1.00 to 8.00 higher
and heifers sold steady.
The supply included 8 percent slaughter cows and 20 percent
pairs/replacements. The feeder supply included 58 percent
steers and 42 percent heifers, with an estimated 9 percent of the
feeder supply weighing over 600 lbs.
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 Avg Dressing Hi Dressing
Breakers 850-1200 70-80 57.00 -66.00 -----------
Boning 850-1200 80-85 62.00 -69.00 69.00-74.50
Lean 850-1200 85-90 54.00 -62.00 -----------
Lean 750-850 85-90 47.00 -54.00 -----------
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2
1000-1500 lbs 70.00-82.00; 1500-2500 lbs 80.00-96.00.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2
200-250 lbs 195.00-205.00; 250-300 lbs 175.00-190.00;
300-400 lbs 155.00-170.00 few to 182.00;
400-500 lbs 142.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-140.00;
600-700 lbs 120.00-130.00; 700-800 lbs 115.00-127.00.
Medium and Large 3 200-300 lbs 147.00-162.00;
300-400 lbs 138.00-155.00; 400-500 lbs 120.00-138.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2
200-300 lbs 143.00-170.00; 300-400 lbs 134.00-147.00;
400-500 lbs 127.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 117.00-134.00;
600-700 lbs 108.00-120.00; 700-800 lbs 102.00-114.00.
Medium and Large 3 200-300 lbs 130.00-145.00;
300-400 lbs 125.00-135.00; 400-500 lbs 120.00-133.00;
500-600 lbs 114.00-125.00.
Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 years old,
700-1350 lbs with 150-350 lbs calves 1350.00-2050.00.
Small and Medium 1-2 4-8 years old,
750-1100 lbs with 150-350 lbs calves 800.00-1300.00.
Replacements: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 years old,
2-8 months bred, 850-1350 lbs, 925.00-1350.00 per head.
Small and Medium 1-2 4-8 years old, 4-8 months bred, 750-1100 lbs,
650.00-1025.00 per head.
Source: USDA-MS Dept of Ag Market News
Michael Lasseter, 601-359-1159, Jackson, MS
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