Cattle on Feed Remains Under Year Ago Levels; Hog Slaughter Update

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Cattle on Feed Remains Under Year Ago Levels; Hog Slaughter Update

Alexandra Watts | 06.26.2023

Light trade was indicated to start the week, typical for Monday. For week ending July 1st, 2023, hog slaughter is forecasted at 2.325 million head, a 1.8-percent increase from 2022 but a 1.1-percent drop on the week, with lower slaughter levels expected for summer season. According to the USDA Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection for May 20th, average live weights were at 286 pounds. Over the next six weeks, hog slaughter is expected to average 2.262 million head per week, up 1.1 percent from...

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