Western Producer Livestock Report - for Jun. 10, 2010

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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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Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 899 sheep and 277 goats traded May 31.Prices were steady to slightly softer, with 277 goats trading May 31.Lambs lighter than 70 pounds were $170-$206 per hundredweight. Lambs 70 to 85 lb. were $155-$183, 86 to 105 lb. were $138-$169 and those heavier than 105 lb. were $143-$166. Rams were $60-$80 per cwt. Cull ewes were $52-$68. Bred ewes were $80-$119. Sheep families were $150-$225 per unit.Good kid goats heavier than 50 lb. were $180-$245 per cwt. Nannies were $60-$117.50 per cwt. Mature billies were $115-$167.50. Goat families were $150-$225 per unit.Olds Auction in Olds, Alta., reported feeder lambs were $95-$160. Ewes sold at $95-$130. Nannies were $110-$150 and billies were $120-$170.Ontario Stockyards reported 1,711 sheep and lambs and 106 goats traded May 31. Lambs and goats were steady. Good sheep rose by $2-$3 per cwt. Thin and plain sheep were steady.