Trading was again fairly quiet today, but there continue to be reports of negative pressure on ruminant and porcine meat and bone meal (MBM) markets. Sources again stated that difficulty with exports and reformulations have led to extra nearby supply. Moving into December, buyers are likely giving MBM a second look at the current value relative to soybean meal. At $250, ruminant MBM has a relative price to the January soybean meal market of 58.5 percent, a sure buy signal for anyone looking for least cost formulations. 

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