Recent surveys indicate that accurate market news information, with commodity price reporting, ranked first in livestock marketing data needs priority with livestock producers, growers and finishers. The volatility of livestock prices, as influenced by local, national and international market factors, will continue to be a major concern in the livestock industry.
Most people understand most of the terms used in the market news broadcasts and stories.
Livestock Market Terms, Part III covers livestock grading terms. A male hog castrated before it reaches sexual maturity. An adult uncastrated male. An adult uncastrated male. Cow Cattle A mature female.