HOGS MOSTLY STEADY
U.S. hog prices were mostly steady, supported by last minute buying for May holiday weekend demand and seasonally tight market- ready supply.
Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants were $69.50 US per cwt. May 20, up from $68 May 13.The U.S. pork carcass cut-out value rose to $95.52 May 20 from $95.35 May 13.
The U.S. federal slaughter estimate was 2.02 million head to May 20, compared to 1.98 million head to May 14.
BISON PRICES
The Canadian Bison Association report was unavailable.
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Two weeks ago grade A bulls in the desirable weight range were $3.90- $4.10 per pound hot hanging weight. Grade A heifers were $3.85-$4.
Animals older than 30 months and those outside the desirable weight range may be discounted.
Slaughter cows and bulls averaged $2.75.
LAMB MARKET MIXED
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 435 sheep and 75 goats sold May 16.
Wool lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $225-$252.50 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $220-$250, 86-105 lb. were $191- $208 and 106 lb. and heavier were $188-$206.
Wool rams were $72-$85 per cwt. Cull ewes were $58-$70 and bred ewes were $175-$250 per head.
Hair lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $195-$225 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $200-$220, 86-105 lb. were $180- $200 and 106 lb. and heavier were $168-$184.
Hair rams were $60-$70 per cwt. Cull ewes were $65-$75.
Good kid goats lighter than 50 lb. were $185-$240. Those heavier than 50 lb. were $190-$250 per cwt. Nannies were $70-$100 per cwt. Billies were $100-$130.
Ontario Stockyards Ltd. reported 1,730 sheep and lambs, and 88 goats traded May 16. Lambs ended $10 to $15 per cwt. lower. Sheep sold barely steady to $5 cwt lower. Well finished goats sold steady.
