Market Activity

Trading was typically Monday-quiet in the protein sector today. No changes were reported.

Cattle slaughter finished last week at 657,000 head, up 2.7% compared to the same week last year and up 0.8% from the week prior. Slaughter is forecast to finish this week at 659,100 head, up 0.3% from last. Kills are estimated to take a break over the following four weeks, averaging 646,500 head per week before picking up to 667,000 head for the last week in October….