Report Date: 12/5/2018
JK_LS140
Jackson, MS December 5, 2018 USDA-MS Dept of Ag Market News
SUMMARY OF 4 MISSISSIPPI CATTLE AUCTIONS HELD IN TYLERTOWN (770),
WINONA (377), PHILADELPHIA (426), and BROOKHAVEN (306) ON
Tues Dec 4, 2018
Receipts: 1,879 Last Week: 2,387 Last Year: 1,689
Compared to last Tuesday, slaughter cows sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower
and bulls sold 5.00 to 8.00 lower. Feeder steers and heifers
sold 2.00 to 5.00 lower.
The supply included 10 percent slaughter cows and 12 percent
pairs/replacements. The feeder supply included 55 percent steers and 45 percent
heifers, with an estimated 8 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 36.00-40.00 -----------
Boning 850-1200 80-85 37.00-43.00 43.00-45.00
Lean 850-1200 85-90 30.00-36.00
Lean 750-850 85-90 0.00 -0.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield grade 1-2 1000-1500 lbs 42.00-53.00;
1500-2000 lbs 58.00-67.00.
FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2
200-300 lbs 165.00-175.00; 300-400 lbs 158.00-168.00;
400-500 lbs 141.00-156.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-142.00;
600-700 lbs 120.00-135.00.
Medium & Large 3
200-300 lbs 150.00-160.00; 300-400 lbs 141.00-156.00;
400-500 lbs 127.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 118.00-128.00;
600-700 lbs 108.00-118.00.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2
300-400 lbs 132.00-142.00; 400-500 lbs 124.00-136.00;
500-600 lbs 112.00-125.00; 600-700 lbs 100.00-112.00.
Medium & Large 3
200-300 lbs 130.00-138.00; 300-400 lbs 121.00-132.00;
400-500 lbs 112.00-122.00; 500-600 lbs 100.00-111.00.
Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 6-8 years old,
825-1075 lbs with 125-350 lbs calves 850.00-1225.00.
Replacements: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 years old,
4-8 months bred, 900-1400 lbs, 700.00-1400.00 per head.
Small and Medium 1-2 2-8 years old, 4-7 months bred,
715-1240 lbs, 500.00-1300.00 per head.
Source: USDA-MS Dept of Ag Market News
Michael Lasseter, 601-359-1159, Jackson, MS
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