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Jefferson City, MO Fri May 16, 2008 MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News
Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report
(Week Ending 5/16/08)
Receipts: 16,740
Compared to last week, weaner pigs steady to 2.00 higher 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*
75% formulated (5800 hd AR to IA/NE)
12,815 head 10 lbs 22.00-41.90 weighted average 10 lbs 33.62
Feeder pigs 40-50 lb base weights**
100% formulated
3925 head 40 lbs 33.25-36.00 weighted average 35.56
*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
www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS250.txt
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