Plentiful hog supply
In the United States, an abundance of market ready hogs made it easy for packers to get the supply they needed.
The average dressed carcass weight was 202 pounds, up two lb. from last year.
For the second week, U.S. sow slaughter was down year over year. It was 69,915 in the week ending Sept. 19, down 1.2 percent from 70,738 last year at the same time.
Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants were about $36 US per cwt. Oct. 2, mostly steady with prices Sept. 25.
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The U.S. pork carcass cut-out value fell to $53.80 Oct. 2, down from $54.75 Sept. 25.
U.S. federal slaughter to Oct. 3 was estimated at 2.33 million, down from 2.35 million the previous week. Compared to the same week last year, slaughter was about steady.
Bison range steady
The Canadian Bison Association said there were lower bids on older than 30 month A1 bulls and heifers, but price ranges were steady.
Grade A youthful bulls in the desirable weight range in Canada fell to $2.35-$2.60 per lb. hot hanging weight.
Grade A youthful heifers fell to $2.25-$2.35 per lb.
Cull cows and bulls sold from $1.35 to $1.40 per lb.
Weight, quality, age and delivery location affect final price.
Sheep lower
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 734 sheep and lambs and 80 goats traded Sept. 28. Sheep were down by $10 per cwt. Goats were steady to higher.
Lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $113-$136 per cwt. Lambs 75 to 85 lb. were $115-$133, 86 to 105 lb. were $112-$129, and those heavier than 105 lb. were $108-$122. Rams were $30-$89 per cwt. Ewe culls were $30-$58. Breeding ewes were $60-$99.
Good kid goats heavier than 50 lb. were $150-$215 per cwt. Nannies were $50-$100 per cwt. and replacement does were $70-$100. Mature billies were $70-$140.
Ontario Stockyards reported 1,952 sheep and lambs and 232 goats traded Sept. 28. All lamb classes were steady while sheep were $3 to $5 per cwt. lower. Good, light goats were barely steady and heavy goats were lower.
