Hogs mostly steady
Pork stocks in the U.S. were at a record high for June.
Average carcass weights are 267 pounds, up five lb. from last year at the same time.
In Canada, prices were pressured lower by the strong loonie.
Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs were $44 US per hundredweight on July 24, $1 higher than July 17.
The U.S. pork carcass cut-out value climbed to $66.70 July 21, but closed July 24 at $65, down from $65.63 July 17.
U.S. federal slaughter to July 25 was estimated at 2.03 million, up from 1.95 million the previous week. Compared to the same week last year, slaughter was down 4.7 percent.
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Bison age an issue
The Canadian Bison Association said markets are diverging on the 30 month age rule. Marketers feel this will continue into the fall. Prices have climbed slightly on these classes, however slaughter cows and bulls dropped back five cents.
Grade A carcasses from bulls younger than 30 months in the desirable weight range in Canada were $2.60-$2.75 per lb. hot hanging weight.
Those older than 30 months were $2.40-$2.65.
Heifers younger than 30 months were $2.40-$2.65 per lb., while those older than 30 months were $2.25-$2.55 per lb.
The cull cow and bull average was lower at $1.35 per lb.
Weight, quality, age and delivery location affect final price.
Lambs stronger
Ontario Stockyards reported 1,246 sheep and lambs and 83 goats traded July 20. Well finished lambs were $1-$2 per cwt. higher. All other sheep lambs and goats were steady.
