Jefferson City, MO    Fri May 17, 2013    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Slaughter Cattle (week end 05-17-13)

Confirmed Sales:
  Week to date:  120    Last week: none   Last year: 600  

( These prices acquired from Missouri producers )

  Trading very slow to inactive as of 8:00am Friday.  Compared to last week, 
live sales and dressed sales not well tested. 

Live Sales:
  Slaughter steers and heifers: 60-80% Choice few 125.00 fob

(Note: Weighing conditions some plants delivered weights and some net
 weights FOB feedlot after a 4 percent shrink.

Dressed Carcass Sales: (Paid on Hot Carcass Weights) Delivered or
 Picked up (Weight only)      
 
   Steers and Heifers: 60-80% Choice no sales
   Holsteins Steers:   60-80% Choice no sales 

(Grid) Grade and Weight Carcass: 
   Choice 3 550-950 lbs no sales
 
Source:  MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Mexico, MO
         Roger Parker, Market Reporter 573-751-5618
         24 hour recorded report 573-522-9244