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Low Feed Prices Drive Carcass Weights Higher
2014-10-11 16:34:00| Beef
Dressed steer weights the first three weeks of September were 25-29 lbs. heavier than the five-year average, according to analysts with the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC). Even so, with short cattle numbers, LMIC analysts expect the market to absorb the heavier weights and still maintain fed cattle prices near current levels. read more
Industry At A Glance: How High Can Steer Carcass Weights Go?
2014-10-09 14:19:00| Beef
Theres a possibility carcass weights may surpass the 900-lb. mark yet this year. What did this record number mean for the beef industry? read more
CME: Hog Carcass Weights Remain Heavy
2014-09-16 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - Hog slaughter numbers for the week ending September 12 was 2.053 million head, 5.3 per cent lower than a year ago but the largest weekly slaughter since mid March.
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2014 Is A Year To Boost Calf Sale Weights
2014-07-29 14:00:00| Beef
High calf prices and relatively low feed prices make 2014 a year to seriously consider adding pounds and profit. Vet's Opinion read more
Today’s Heavier Market Weights Pose Pig Health Challenges
2014-07-28 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) is having a significant impact on swine operations across the country, and producers and packers are scrambling to identify ways to make up for losses from the reduced piglet population.
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