HOGS
Iowa-southern Minnesota hogs delivered were US$51.50 per hundredweight Sept. 4, $5 lower from $56.50 Aug 27.
U.S. hogs averaged $68.02 on a carcass basis Sept 3., down from $71.38 Aug 28.
The U.S. pork cutout rose to $85.31 per cwt. Sept 4, up from $84.53 Aug 28.
The estimated U.S. weekly slaughter for the week to Sept. 4 was 2.171 million, down from 2.214 million the previous week.
Slaughter was 1.644 million last year at the same time.
BISON
The Canadian Bison Association said Grade A bulls in the desirable weight range sold at prices of up to C$5.25 per pound hot hanging weight. U.S. buyers are offering US$4.25 with returns dependent on exchange rates, quality and export costs.
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Grade A heifers sold up to C$5.05. U.S. buyers are offering US$4.10.
Animals outside the desirable buyer specifications may be discounted.
SHEEP
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 1,796 sheep and 396 goats sold Aug. 31.
Wool lambs lighter than 54 lb. were $225-$310 per cwt., 55 to 69 lb. were $225-$250, 70 to 85 lb. were $219-$246, 86 to 105 lb. were $194-$238 and 106 lb. and heavier were $175-$195.
Wool rams were $83-$131 per cwt. Cull ewes were $70-$140.
Hair lambs lighter than 54 lb. were $195-$218 per cwt., 55 to 69 lb. were $204-$239, 70 to 85 lb. were $200-$230, 86 to 105 lb. were $180-$226 and 106 lb. and heavier were $170-$190.
Hair rams were $74-$103 per cwt. Cull ewes were $68-$140.
Feeder kids lighter than 60 lb. were $230-$250. Good kid goats lighter than 70 lb. were $250-$327.50. Those heavier than 70 lb. were $240-$275 per cwt. Nannies were $110-$195 per cwt. Billies were $130-$170.
Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported that 1,574 sheep and lambs and 100 goats traded Aug. 31.
Light lambs sold barely steady. Heavy lamb and sheep sold 5 lower. Goats sold steady.
