Hogs
The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts was US$36.57 per cwt. Dec. 14, down from $37.81 Dec. 7.
U.S. hogs averaged $46.71 on a carcass basis Dec. 14, down from $47.89 Dec. 7.
The U.S. pork cutout was $71.80 per cwt. Dec. 14, down from $73.63 Dec. 7.
The estimated U.S. weekly slaughter to Dec. 15 was 2.612 million, up from 2.558 million the previous week.
Slaughter was 2.576 million last year at the same time.
In Canada, the Dec. 15 Signature Five price was C$126.37 per 100 kilograms, down from $128.26 the previous week.
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On a per hundredweight basis, the price was $57.32, down from $58.19.
Bison
The Canadian Bison Association said Grade A bulls in the desirable weight range sold at prices from C$5.60-$5.80 per pound hot hanging weight. U.S. buyers are offering US$4.40 or more with returns dependent on exchange rates, quality and export costs.
Grade A heifers sold up to C$5.40-$5.60. U.S. buyers are offering US$4.20.
Animals outside the desirable buyer specifications may be discounted.
Lambs
Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported that 1,891 sheep and lambs and 262 goats sold Dec. 10. Good new crop lambs sold higher. All other light lambs sold steady. Heavy lambs regained almost half of last week’s losses. Good lean sheep sold stronger with thinner types steady. Good goats brought premium prices.
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported that 1,111 sheep and 193 goats sold Dec. 10.
Wool lambs lighter than 54 lb. were $135-$170 per cwt., 55-69 lb. were $160-$232, 70-85 lb. were $148-$218, 86-105 lb. were $140-$168 and 106 lb. and heavier were $123-$156.
Wool rams were $94-$125 per cwt. Cull ewes were $95-$126.
Hair lambs lighter than 54 lb. were $120-$155 per cwt., 55-69 lb. were $150-$165, 70-85 lb. were $140-$170, 86-105 lb. were $140-$155 and 106 lb. and heavier were $120-$140.
Hair rams were $106-$118 per cwt. Cull ewes were $105-$120.
