HOGS RISE
Strong U.S. packer profit margins encouraged packers to bid hog prices higher.
Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants rose to $48.50 US per cwt. Nov. 26 from $45- $46 Nov. 19.
The U.S. pork carcass cut-out value rose to $79.33 Nov. 26, up from $77.84 Nov 19.
The U.S. federal slaughter estimate for the week was 2.06 million, down from 2.33 million the previous week. The week was shortened by U.S. Thanksgiving.
BISON PRICES STAY STRONG
The Canadian Bison Association said Grade A bulls in the desirable weight range were $3 to $3.45 per pound hot hanging weight.
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Grade A heifers in the desirable weight range were $3 to $3.45.
Animals older than 30 months and those outside the desirable weight range may be discounted.
Slaughter cows and bulls were $2.10 to $2.40.
SHEEP REPORT
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported that 321 sheep and 187 goats were sold Nov. 22.
Wool lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $177-$194 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $164-$178, 86-105 lb. were $145- $162, and 106 lb. and heavier were $137-$145.
Wool rams were $73-$85 per cwt. Cull ewes were $68-$80 and bred ewes were $90-$120.
Hair lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $170-$190 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $160-$176, 86-105 lb. were $131-$141 and 106 lb. and heavier were $125- $137.
Hair rams were $71-$90 per cwt. Cull ewes were $72-$85.
Good kid goats lighter than 50 lb. were $130-$175. Those heavier than 50 lb. were $145-$190 per cwt. Nannies were $70-$90 per cwt. Billies were $102.50-$135.
Ontario Stockyards reported that 1,285 sheep and lambs and 93 goats traded Nov. 22. Lambs and goats sold actively at steady prices. Good sheep were steady, while lean and thinner types traded $5-$7 per cwt. higher.
