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
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