Hog prices rise
Hot weather in the United States stressed hogs, leading to smaller than average weight gains.
That forced packers to bid higher to get an adequate hog supply to meet demand.
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus appears to have slowed grow-finish production and reduced hog production numbers by about 500,000 to 700,000 head, market sources told Reuters.
Iowa-southern Minnesota hogs delivered to packing plants rose to $71.50 US per cwt. Sept. 13 from about $68 Sept 5. The estimated pork cut-out value was $98.16 Sept. 13, up from $95.55 Sept. 6.
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Estimated weekly U.S. slaughter to Sept 14 was 2.17 million.
Last year’s total was 2.43 million.
Bison steady
The Canadian Bison Association said Grade A bulls in the desirable weight range averaged $3.50 Cdn per pound hot hanging weight with sales to $3.70. Grade A heifers sold at $3.45 with sales to $3.55.
Animals older than 30 months and those outside the desirable buyer specifications may be discounted.
Lambs, sheep steady
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 1,172 sheep and 317 goats sold Sept. 9.
Wool lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $105-$125 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $105-$123, 86-105 lb. were $115-$128 and 106 lb. and heavier were $115-$127.
Wool rams were $50-$76 per cwt. Cull ewes were $35-$70.
Hair lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $90-$118 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $100-$115, 86-105 lb. were $105-$120 and 106 lb. and heavier were $105-$118.
Hair rams were $40-$60 per cwt. Cull ewes were $35-$70.
Good kid goats lighter than 50 lb. were $170-$230. Those heavier than 50 lb. were $195-$250 per cwt. Nannies were $65-$110 per cwt. Billies were $105-$165.
Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported 1,844 sheep and lambs and 119 goats traded Sept. 9.
Lambs steady to slightly weaker. Sheep were steady, while goats were steady to slightly weaker.
