NW_LS851
Des Moines, IA     Fri May 24, 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 lower on light demand and offerings. Select 
and Choice rib cuts steady while chuck, round and loin items weak to 
lower. Beef trimmings lower on light demand and moderate offerings.

CHOICE         SELECT
   Estimated composite cutout value of Choice 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses
dn 2.50 at 208.87; Select 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses dn 1.08 at 190.44;
based on 43.82 loads of Choice cuts, 32.55 loads of Select cuts, 10.23
loads of trimmings, and 24.84 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 dn 1.31 at 191.41; Select 1-3 600-900 lbs carcasses dn 0.60
at 174.45.
   Current index reflects the equivalent of 151,053 head of cattle.

NATIONAL 5 DAY-ROLLING CUTTER COW CUTOUT  LM_XB405
   The Cutter cow carcass gross cutout value was estimated at
159.31 dn 0.75.

BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE  NW_LS441
   Hide and offal from a typical slaughter steer was estimated at
13.99 down 0.01.

NATIONAL CARLOT PORK  LM_PK602
   Sales reported on 241.34 loads of pork cuts and 16.23 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 94.42 up 0.14.**  Loin 
1/4 inch VAC 117.00-141.00; 17-20 lbs trim selected ham 82.21-82.71; 
20-23 lbs trim selected ham 67.00-89.38; 23-27 lbs trim selected ham 
62.00-76.91; 12-14 lbs skin on bellies 148.50-170.00; 14-16 lbs skin on 
Bellies 166.00-170.00.

CARLOT LAMB CARCASS  LM_XL501
DAILY CHOICE AND PRIME, YG 1-4             Head  2,071
Weight                Head                      Wt Avg
45-DN      *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
45-55#     *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
55-65#                 169                      284.91
65-75#                 537                      256.30
75-85#                 640                      239.98
85-UP                  675                      216.54

ESTIMATED DAILY LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER  SJ_ LS710
   Cattle:  124,000; Calves:  2,000; Hogs:  405,000; Sheep:   6,000

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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