Hogs rise
U.S. carcass weights were down 3.4 pounds from last year, indicating that producers are current with their marketing.
The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts was US48.39 per hundredweight Jan. 20, up from $46.92 Jan. 13.
U.S. hogs averaged $62.88 on a carcass basis Jan. 20, up from $61.63 Jan. 13. The U.S. pork cutout was $79.71 Jan. 20, down from $80.54 per cwt. Jan. 13.
The estimated U.S. weekly slaughter for the week to Jan. 21 was 2.32 million, down from 2.4 million the previous week.
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Slaughter was 2.3 million last year at the same time.
In Canada, the weaker loonie supported prices. The Jan. 13 Signature Five price was C153.46 per 100 kilograms, up from C$143.18 the previous week.
The price was $69.61 on a per hundredweight basis, up from $64.95 the previous week.
Bison firm
The Canadian Bison Association said Grade A bulls in the desirable weight range sold at prices up to C$6.25-$6.40 per pound hot hanging weight. U.S. buyers are offering US$4.60 with returns dependent on exchange rates, quality and export costs.
Grade A heifers sold up to C$6-$6.20. U.S. buyers are offering US$4.40. Animals outside the desirable buyer specifications may be discounted.
Lambs
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 830 sheep and 30 goats sold Jan. 16.
Wool lambs lighter than 54 lb. were $230-$250 per cwt., 55-69 lb. were $234-$248, 70-85 lb. were $220-237, 86-105 lb. were $190-$215 and 106 lb. and heavier were $174-$190.
Wool rams were $81-$158 per cwt. Cull ewes were $80-$115.
Hair lambs lighter than 54 lb. were $180-$210 per cwt., 55-69 lb. were $226-$246, 70-85 lb. were $224-$230, 86-105 lb. were $192-$210 and 106 lb. and heavier were $174-$186.
Hair rams were $90-$110 per cwt. Cull ewes were $84-$103.
Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported that 830 sheep and lambs and 30 goats traded Jan. 16.
New crop light lambs sold $10 to $15 higher. Good heavy lambs fetched stronger prices. Lean sheep rose $5 to $10, over-fat and thin sheep sold steady. Goats sold strong.
