Report Date: 5/3/2017
JK_LS140
Jackson, MS Wed May 3, 2017 USDA-MS Dept of Ag Market News
SUMMARY OF 4 MISSISSIPPI CATTLE AUCTIONS HELD IN TYLERTOWN (861),
WINONA (279), PHILADELPHIA (440), and BROOKHAVEN (196) ON
Tues May 2, 2017
Receipts: 1,776 Last Week: 1,636 Last Year: 1,229
Compared to last Tuesday, slaughter cows sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher and
bulls sold steady. Feeder steers and heifers sold 2.00 to 10.00 higher.
The supply included 11 percent slaughter cows and 12 percent
pairs/replacements. The feeder supply included 56 percent steers and 44 percent
heifers, with an estimated 14 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 58.00-63.00 -----------
Boning 850-1200 80-85 60.00-66.00 66.00-71.00
Lean 850-1200 85-90 50.00-60.00
Lean 750-850 85-90 0.00 -0.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield grade 1-2 1000-1500 lbs 0.00-0.00;
1500-2000 lbs 85.00-95.00.
FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2
300-350 lbs 175.00-185.00; 350-400 lbs 165.00-175.00;
400-500 lbs 155.00-165.00; 500-600 lbs 148.00-160.00;
600-700 lbs 138.00-150.00; 700-800 lbs 125.00-140.00.
Medium & Large 3
300-350 lbs 160.00-167.00; 350-400 lbs 150.00-160.00;
400-500 lbs 138.00-150.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-142.00.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2
300-350 lbs 158.00-165.00; 350-400 lbs 147.00-158.00;
400-500 lbs 140.00-155.00; 500-600 lbs 137.00-147.00;
600-700 lbs 125.00-137.00.
Medium & Large 3
300-350 lbs 145.00-157.00; 350-400 lbs 137.00-145.00;
400-500 lbs 130.00-138.00; 500-600 lbs 126.00-134.00.
Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 6-8 years old,
975-1200 lbs with 150-450 lbs calves 1100.00-1650.00.
Replacements: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 years old, 2-8 months
bred, 950-1250 lbs, 900.00-1500.00 per head.
Small and Medium 1-2 over 8 years old, 2-3 months bred,
785-1045 lbs, 650.00-850.00 per head.
Source: USDA-MS Dept of Ag Market News
Michael Lasseter, 601-359-1159, Jackson, MS
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