JC_LS250
Jefferson City, MO    Fri Nov 6, 2009    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report 
(Week Ending 11/06/09)

Receipts: 6195

Compared to last week, weaner pigs steady to 2.00 higher, feeder pigs no 
comparison available. Supply light and demand light to moderate.

(Prices Per Head.)

All pig prices based on a delivered basis including freight and fees. 
Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights*
100% formulated (2200 hd AR to IL)
6195 head 10 lbs 32.50-39.79 weighted average 10 lbs 37.34

Feeder pigs 40-50 lb base weights**
0% 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

10:45cst mm