U.S. pork cutouts traded at more than $90 US for only the second time on record.
The strong pork price allowed slaughter plants to increase hog bids.
Spring field work has reduced deliveries, further tightening available 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 $60.50 US per hundredweight on April 23, up from $59 per cwt. April 16.
The U.S. pork carcass cutout value rose to $90.30 April 23, up from $85.34 April 16.
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U.S. federal slaughter to April 24 was estimated at 2.07 million, up from 2.03 the previous week.
The monthly U.S. Department of Agriculture cold storage report showed frozen pork stocks were down more than expected and were at their lowest level in three years.
The Canadian Bison Association said slaughter cows and bulls are in demand due to limited supply and strong trim prices.
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 in the desirable weight range were $2.40 to $2.45.
Carcasses outside the desired weight ranges were discounted by up to 15 cents per lb. on the rail.
Slaughter cows and bulls sold at $1.50 hot hanging weight.
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 609 sheep and 142 goats traded April 12. Prices were slightly lower.
Lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $165-$221 per cwt. Lambs 70 to 85 lb. were $155-$178, 86 to 105 lb. were $145-$772 and those heavier than 105 lb. were $131-$156.
Rams were $69-$80 per cwt. Cull ewes were $62-$79. Bred ewes were $105-$173.
Good kid goats heavier than 50 lb. were $162.50-$211 per cwt. Nannies were $65-$95 per cwt. Bred nannies were $120-$140. Mature billies were $100-$140.
Ontario Stockyards on April 19 sold 1,118 sheep and lambs and 108 goats. Light and heavy lambs were steady. Sheep were $5 to $7 lower. Quality goats were steady but all others were under pressure.
