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