Hogs steady
Pork prices rose last week, supporting cash hog values.
Russia has banned pork from several U.S. plants because of traces of an antibiotic in the meat, but U.S. agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack said last week the United States is close to settling that dispute.
Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants were $49.50 US per hundredweight Feb. 19, about steady with the week before.
The U.S. pork carcass cut-out value rose to $70.92 Feb. 19 from $68.05 Feb. 12.
U.S. federal slaughter to Feb. 19 was estimated at 2.15 million, down from 2.16 million the previous week.
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Bison prices steady
The Canadian Bison Association said grade A slaughter animal supply is starting to tighten and could continue to do so through the spring. The cull market is strong thanks to good demand for grind meat and tight supply.
Grade A youthful bulls younger than 30 months in the desirable weight range rose five cents to $2.35 to $2.60 per pound hot hanging weight.
Grade A youthful heifers younger than 30 months in the desirable weight range rose five to 10 cents higher to $2.20 to $2.45.
Slaughter cows and bulls sold at $1.50 per lb. hot hanging weight.
Sheep steady
Ontario Stockyards sold 861 sheep and lambs and 42 goats Feb. 15. Sheep, lambs and goats were steady.
