U.S. packers cut slaughter to align with reduced supply.The reduced pace allowed packers to buy the supply they need at lower prices.Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants were $57.50 US per hundredweight June 4, down from $58 on May 28.The U.S. pork carcass cut-out value fell to $84.78 June 4, down from $86.85 May 28.U.S. federal slaughter to June 5 was estimated at 1.79 million, down from 1.92 million the previous week.The Canadian Bison Association said tighter supply, the weaker dollar and trouble getting animals to processers supported prices.Grade A youthful bulls younger than 30 months in the desirable weight range were $2.55-$2.85 per pound hot hanging weight.Grade A youthful heifers younger than 30 months rose to $2.40-$2.70.Strong trim demand drove slaughter cows and bulls higher to $1.65-$1.75 hot hanging weight.
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