HOGS WEAKEN
Recent hog supply tightness in the United States eased as the seasonal increase in numbers has begun. Also, cooler weather has led to heavier carcasses.
Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants fell to about $59 US per hundredweight Oct. 1 from $62 Sept. 24.
The U.S. pork carcass cut-out value was $86.96 Oct. 1, down from $90.15 Sept. 24.
U.S. federal slaughter fell to 2.19 million, from 2.21 million the previous week.
BISON STRONGER
The Canadian Bison Association said tight supply pushed prices higher again. Feeders are also in strong demand with prices running as high at $1.75 per pound.
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Grade A bulls in the desirable weight range were $3-$3.20 per lb. hot hanging weight.
Grade A heifers in the desirable weight range were $2.85-$3.20.
Older than 30 month animals and those outside the desirable weight range may be discounted.
Slaughter cows and bulls were $2-$2.20.
LAMBS MOSTLY STEADY
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 560 sheep and 103 goats sold Sept. 27.
Prices were steady for quality on offer. The large quantity of lambs 85 to 105 lb. weakened prices in that weight range. Good kid goats sold well, but dairy and off types were under pressure.
Lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $140- $176 per cwt. Lambs 70 to 85 lb. were $140-$171, 86 to 105 lb. were $130- $145, and those heavier than 105 lb. were $130-$136.
Rams were $58-$94 per cwt. Cull ewes were $40-$66.
Good kid goats heavier than 50 lb. were $150-$202.50 per cwt. Nannies were $60-$78 per cwt. Mature billies were $100-$130.
At the Sept. 28 sale at Olds Auction at Olds, Alta., feeder lambs were $95 to $140 per head. Ewes were $75 to $125. Nannies were $85 to $145. Billies were $75 to $130.
Ontario Stockyards sold 1,472 sheep and lambs and 223 goats Sept. 27. All classes of lambs sold barely steady. Most sheep traded steady, while plainer types were weaker. Goats sold steady.
