Ewes in demand
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 821 sheep and 187 goats traded Feb. 8. There was strong demand for the small supply of bred ewes and nannies. Feeder lambs are also in demand.
Lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $162-$180 per cwt. Lambs 75 to 85 lb. were $155-$167, 86 to 105 lb. were $135-$164, and those heavier than 105 lb. were $120-$144.50.
Rams were $65-$80 per cwt. Ewe culls were $69-$89. Bred ewes were $89-$120. Good kid goats heavier than 50 lb. were $150-$202.50 per cwt. Nannies were $40-$95 per cwt. Bred nannies were 120 to 150. Mature billies were $100-$130.
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Hogs edge higher
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Lower pork prices pressured U.S. hog prices late in the week.
Marketings might increase this week as producers move hogs backed up because of bad weather.
Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants were $49.50 US per cwt. on Feb. 12, up from $48.50-$49 Feb. 5.
The U.S. pork carcass cut-out value fell to $68.05 Feb. 12 from $69.12 Feb. 5.
U.S. federal slaughter to Feb. 13 was estimated at 2.16 million, up from 2.15 million the previous week.
Bison prices were not available.
