Jefferson City, MO Thu Jul 03, 2008 MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News
Missouri Weekly Direct Slaughter Cattle (week end 07-04-08)
Confirmed Sales:
Week to date: 1200 Last week: 600 Last year: 400
(These prices acquired from Missouri producers )
Compared to last week, Trade turning active on Thursday.
Live sales undertone higher and dressed sales 3.00-5.00 higher.
Live Sales:
Slaughter Steers: few 60-70% Choice 1200-1300 lbs 98.50 pickup
Slaughter Heifers: few 60-70% Choice 1100-1200 lbs 98.50 pickup
(Note: Weighing conditions some plant 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: 60-80% Choice 155.00-160.00
Heifers: 60-80% Choice 155.00-160.00
Holsteins Steers: no sales.
(Grid) Grade and Weight Carcass:
Choice 3 550-950 lbs few 160.00
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
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