Jefferson City, MO    Fri Aug 29, 2008    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report
(Week Ending 8/29/08)

Receipts: 7168

Compared to last week, weaner pigs steady 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*
94% formulated (5600 hd AR to IL/NE)
7168 head 10 lbs 19.00-43.95 weighted average 10 lbs 38.32

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