JC_LS250
Jefferson City, MO    Thu July 3, 2008    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report 
(Week Ending 7/03/08)

Receipts: 1580

Compared to last week, weaner pigs and feeder pigs no 
comparison available. Supply and demand moderate.

(Prices Per Head.)

All pig prices based on a delivered basis including freight and fees. 
Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights*
81% formulated 
1580 head 10 lbs 12.00-34.50 weighted average 10 lbs 30.23

Feeder pigs 40-50 lb base weights**
100% formulated
No sales reported

*Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old.
**Most lots of feeder pigs have a sliding value from the
negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual average
weight of the load plus or minus .25-.40 per pound.  Some early weaned
lots have a slide of .50-1.00 per pound. 
  
Source:  MO Dept of Ag-USDA Livestock Market News, Jefferson City, MO
         Mark Murphy, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
         24 hour market reports 1-573-522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS250.txt

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