AP-USDA-Mdwst Dly Carlot

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5/22/2013 2:15 PM
By Associated Press

NW—LS851
Des Moines, IA	Wed May 22, 2013	USDA Market News

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day
Prices in dollars per hundredweight

NATIONAL BOXED BEEF CUTOUT	LM—XB403
	Boxed beef cutout values firm on Choice while weak on Select on light
to moderate demand and light offerings. Select and Choice rib and round
cuts weak while chuck and loin items steady to firm. Beef trimmings lower
on light to moderate demand and moderate offerings.

	Estimated composite cutout value of Choice 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses
up 0.54 at 211.20; Select 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses dn 0.78 at 192.19;
based on 69.99 loads of Choice cuts, 73.79 loads of Select cuts, 11.58
loads of trimmings, and 36.23 loads of coarse ground trimmings.

CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE	NW—LS410
	Estimated carcass price equivalent value of Choice 1-3 600-900 lbs
carcasses up 0.25 at 192.87; Select 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses dn 0.41
at 175.62.
	Current index reflects the equivalent of 131,622 head of cattle.

NATIONAL 5 DAY-ROLLING CUTTER COW CUTOUT	LM—XB405
	The Cutter cow carcass gross cutout value was estimated at
159.30 dn 0.45.

BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE	NW—LS441
	Hide and offal from a typical slaughter steer was estimated at
14.00, up 0.02.

NATIONAL CARLOT PORK	LM—PK602
	Sales reported on 380.54 loads of pork cuts and 61.68 loads of
trim/process pork.
	*Calculations for a 205 lb Pork Carcass 53-54 percent lean 0.65" ?
0.80" back fat at last rib.* Pork Carcass Cutout 94.34 up 0.65.**	Loin
1/4 inch VAC 115.99-150.00; 20-23 lbs trim selected ham 67.15-74.00;
23-27 lbs trim selected ham 68.48-83.00; 12-14 lbs skin on bellies
157.00-167.00.

CARLOT LAMB CARCASS	LM—XL501
DAILY CHOICE AND PRIME, YG 1-4	Head	543
Weight	Head	Wt Avg
45-DN	*Price not reported due to confidentiality
45-55#	*Price not reported due to confidentiality
55-65#	133	304.89
65-75#	*Price not reported due to confidentiality
75-85#	49	242.65
85-UP	298	215.00

ESTIMATED DAILY LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER	SJ— LS710
	Cattle:	124,000; Calves:	3,000; Hogs:	413,000; Sheep:	7,000

Source:	USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA
	S. Moore	515-284-4460	Desm.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
	24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830
	www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/NW—LS851.txt
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