Hogs down
U.S. cash hog prices fell hard as packers cut back slaughter to match the reduced number of market-ready hogs.
Also, packers had met most of the Easter ham demand and were preparing for a week shortened by the Good Friday holiday.
Pork prices rolled back from recent record highs.
Iowa-southern Minnesota area hogs delivered to plants were $89 US per cwt. April 11, down about $6 from the previous Friday.
The U.S. pork cutout fell to $124.76 per cwt., down about $6.
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The U.S. estimated weekly slaughter to April 12 was 2.02 million, down from 2.03 million the previous week and down from 2.08 million last year.
Bison steady to stronger
The Canadian Bison Association said Grade A bulls with desirable weights were $4 Cdn per pound hot hanging weight. Grade A heifers sold up to $3.90. Cull cow and bull prices averaged $2.
Quality 2013 bull calves averaged $2.50 per lb. live weight and heifers averaged $2.20 per lb.
Animals outside the desirable buyer specifications may be discounted.
Elk and venison
Alberta Wapiti Producers Co-op members’ price is $3.24 per pound, basis hot hanging carcass weight for males and females in good body condition, aged 18 months and older delivered to Fort McLeod, Alta.
Lambs stronger
Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 691 sheep and 48 goats sold April 7.
Wool lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $142-$210 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $152-$180, 86-105 lb. were $143-$168 and 106 lb. and heavier were $140-$153.
Wool rams were $46-$80 per cwt. Cull ewes were $41-$89 and bred ewes were $90-$200 per head.
Hair lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $122-$164 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $125-$172, 86-105 lb. were $138-$149 and 106 lb. and heavier were $130-$140.
Hair rams were $42-$60 per cwt. Cull ewes were $34-$70 and ewe-lamb families were $150-$200 per unit.
Good kid goats lighter than 50 lb. were $200-$235. Those heavier than 50 lb. were $200-$250 per cwt. Nannies were $105-$127.50 per cwt. Billies were $112-$190.
Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported that 3,277 sheep and lambs and 222 goats traded April 7. All lambs traded actively at higher prices. Good lean sheep sold steady. Thicker and thinner types sold under pressure.
