U.S. hog prices rose again, propelled by higher pork prices and aggressive packer demand.
Spring fieldwork reduced deliveries, further tightening hog supply.
U.S. pork exports rose six percent in February from a year ago.
Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants rose to $59 US per hundredweight on April 16, up from $57 April 9.
The U.S. pork carcass cut-out value rose to $85.34 April 16, up from $79.51 April 9.
U.S. federal slaughter to April 17 was estimated at 2.03 million, up from 2.017 the previous week.
The Canadian Bison Association said the bottom end of the price range rose. Trim prices are strong but middle cuts are sluggish.
Grade A youthful bulls younger than 30 months in the desirable weight range were $2.50 to $2.60 per pound hot hanging weight.
Grade A youthful heifers younger than 30 months were $2.40 to $2.45.
Carcasses outside the desired weight ranges were discounted by up to 15 cents per lb.
Slaughter cows and bulls sold at $1.50 hot hanging weight.
On April 12, Ontario Stockyards sold 1,162 sheep and lambs and 111 goats. Sheep, goats and heavy lambs were steady. Light lambs traded actively at lower prices.
