Jefferson City, MO      Fri July 25, 2014    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Slaughter Cattle (week end 07-25-14)

Confirmed Sales:
  Week to date:  600    Last week: 300   Last year: 200

( These prices acquired from Missouri producers )

  Trading turning active late Wednesday.  Compared to last week, live sales
6.50 higher and dressed sales no good comparison

Live Sales:
  Slaughter steers and heifers: 80% Choice 161.50 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 254.00-255.00
   Holsteins Steers:   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