WP LIVESTOCK REPORT
PORK RECORD SET
Cash hog prices in the U.S. held steady, but might face pressure lower as numbers increase seasonally and cooler weather allows better weight gain.
However, strong pork exports to China will keep a floor under prices.
Canadian prices were supported by the weaker loonie.
Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants were $78 US per hundredweight Aug 12, steady with Aug. 5.
Cash U.S. pork carcass cut-out value set a record high Aug. 8 at $110.19 per cwt. and closed at $109.85 Aug. 12, up from $108.87 Aug. 5.
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BISON STEADY
The Canadian Bison Association said grade A bulls in the desirable weight range were $3.90-$4.15 per pound hot hanging weight. Grade A heifers were $3.80-$4.15.
Animals older than 30 months and those outside the desirable weight range may be discounted.
Slaughter cows and bulls averaged $2.75.
SHEEP LITTLE CHANGED
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 948 sheep and 198 goats sold Aug. 8.
Wool lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $185-$205 per cwt., 70 to 85 lb. were $180-$202, 86 to 105 lb. were $175- $202 and 106 lb. and heavier were $168-$200.
Wool rams were $67-$76 per cwt. Cull ewes were $67-$76.
Hair lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $190-$210 per cwt., 70 to 85 lb. were $172-$182, 86 to 105 lb. were $155- $181 and 106 lb. and heavier were $155-$174.
Hair rams were $77-$95 per cwt. Cull ewes were $80-$95.
Good kid goats lighter than 50 lb. were $190-$267.50. Those heavier than 50 lb. were $200-$267.50 per cwt. Nannies were $68-$79 per cwt. Billies were $100-$127.50.
Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported 1,510 sheep and lambs and 62 goats traded Aug. 8. All classes of lambs and goats sold steady. Good sheep traded $3 per cwt. stronger.
