NW_LS526 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News MONTHLY BISON REPORT (CARCASS AND CUTS) For the Month of October ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actual Slaughter Numbers in Federally :Canadian Live Bison Imports into U.S. Inspected Plants (not necessarily for October. Head inspected) Bison : W/E 10/03/09 910 :Slaughter Male 763 W/E 10/11/09 1303 :Slaughter Female 798 W/E 10/17/09 1103 :Feeder Male 988 W/E 10/24/09 1172 :Feeder Female 899 :Total 3448 Total 4,488 :Source: USDA, APHIS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bison Carcasses: Compared to September's report: A seasonal increase in prime heifers was seen as the number of prime bulls ready for market decreased. Prices for bison carcasses, regardless of age or gender, was slightly higher on an increasing demand for a tightening supply of market ready animals. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bison Carcasses-GRAIN FED-(Hot Carcass Wt $/Cwt)FOB Plant Basis CLASS ---------------------------Hd- -----Price Range--------Wghtd Avg -- Young Bulls ** 1,320 220.00 - 245.00 237.40 Young Heifers ** 2,206 205.00 - 230.00 222.18 Aged Bulls ** 21 160.00 - 169.00 162.14 Aged Cows ** 341 144.00 - 168.00 148.50 Total 3,888 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bison Meat: Compared to September's report: Prices were steady to firm for both fresh and frozen bison meats as good demand continues. Prices were firm to higher for trim, grinds and patties as the clientele for bison meat appears to continue to grow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- BISON MEAT - GRAIN FED - Wholesale - ($/Cwt) ---------------------------------Lbs -----Price Range--------Wghtd Avg -- Ribeye, Lip-On Fresh 48,413 750.00 - 1,225.00 960.49 Ribeye, Lip-On Frozen 5,119 750.00 - 1,050.00 906.92 Chuckroll/Clod Fresh 98,898 320.00 - 425.00 338.00 Chuckroll/Clod Frozen 24,197 325.00 - 420.00 359.53 Top Round Fresh 2,777 370.00 - 460.00 434.94 Top Round Frozen 6,288 365.00 - 455.00 429.87 Peeled Knuckle Fresh 7,265 315.00 - 440.00 392.13 Peeled Knuckle Frozen 7,480 390.00 - 435.00 406.04 Flats, Outside Round Fresh 584 415.00 - 440.00 422.25 Flats, Outside Round Frozen 1,240 338.00 - 370.00 369.79 Eye of Round Fresh 305 285.00 - 491.00 376.81 Eye of Round Frozen 561 400.00 - 450.00 419.28 Strip Loin Fresh 26,418 700.00 - 1,050.00 925.22 Strip Loin Frozen 4,036 650.00 - 975.00 787.44 Top Sirloin Fresh 10,973 475.00 - 750.00 610.59 Top Sirloin Frozen 14,053 435.00 - 540.00 451.58 Tenderloin Fresh 21,566 900.00 - 1,650.00 1,218.56 Tenderloin Frozen 5,283 900.00 - 1,350.00 1,190.11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- BISON TRIMMINGS - GRAIN FED - Wholesale - ($/CWT) ---------------------------------Lbs -----Price Range--------Wghtd Avg -- Bison Trimmings 90% Fresh 33,679 240.00 - 360.00 318.84 Bison Trimmings 90% Frozen 114,826 315.00 - 355.00 337.72 Bison Trimmings 85% Fresh Bison Trimmings 85% Frozen 12,043 300.00 - 325.00 314.79 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- GROUND BISON - GRAIN FED - Wholesale - ($/CWT) ---------------------------------Lbs -----Price Range--------Wghtd Avg -- Grnd 90% Bulk, Fresh 87,264 300.00 - 375.00 329.00 Grnd 90% Bulk, Frozen 8,097 355.00 - 414.00 359.66 Grnd 85% Bulk, Fresh Grnd 85% Bulk, Frozen 57,883 300.00 - 445.00 374.17 Grnd 90% Patties, Fresh Grnd 90% Patties, Frozen 7,233 375.00 375.00 Grnd 85% Patties, Fresh 6,026 360.00 - 410.00 366.37 Grnd 85% Patties, Frozen 76,915 305.00 - 375.00 361.10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- BISON MEAT - GRAIN FED - Case Ready ($/Cwt) ----------------------------------Lbs -----Price Range------Wghtd Avg -- Ribeye, Lip-On Fresh Ribeye, Lip-On Frozen Chuckroll/Clod Fresh Chuckroll/Clod Frozen Top Round Fresh Top Round Frozen Peeled Knuckle Fresh Peeled Knuckle Frozen Flats, Outside Round Fresh Flats, Outside Round Frozen Eye of Round Fresh Eye of Round Frozen Strip Loin Fresh Strip Loin Frozen Top Sirloin Fresh Top Sirloin Frozen Tenderloin Fresh Tenderloin Frozen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- GROUND BISON - GRAIN FED - Case Ready ($/Cwt) ----------------------------------Lbs -----Price Range------Wghtd Avg -- Grnd 90% Bulk, Fresh 473,224 340.00 - 390.00 356.88 Grnd 90% Bulk, Frozen 32,756 365.00 - 399.00 375.45 Grnd 85% Bulk, Fresh Grnd 85% Bulk, Frozen 8,365 325.00 - 365.00 337.00 - Grnd 90% Patties, Frozen 5,096 420.00 420.00 Grnd 85% Patties, Frozen 21,201 330.00 - 376.00 370.21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Animals under the age of 30 months are classified young, while animals older than 30 months are considered part of the aged classification. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canadian Fresh Chilled Bison Meat Imports into U.S. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aug 2009 Aug 2008 2009 YTD 2008 YTD Boneless Fresh Chilled (lbs 71,650 104,720 592,602 438,279 Bone-in Fresh Chilled (lbs) 0 0 441 93,255 Data Source: Departent of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source: USDA Market News, Des Moines, IA Phone: 515-284-4460   email: desm.lgmn@usda.gov       24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830       www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews 1100C njb .