Cattle Slaughter Drop below Weekly, Yearly Levels

Cattle Slaughter Drop below Weekly, Yearly Levels

Market Update 

According to sources, hide trading today was relatively quiet. There was one trade reported on Northern Branded Cows (NBC), which traded down $0.25/piece from last reported levels. Market participants noted a continued lack of demand for leather and lower supplies although activity seems to be picking up from automotive tanners.

Actual Slaughter by Classification

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