wmeubank@ocp.kcmo.comLIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER
Red Meat Production Down
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.28 billion
pounds during February. This production was down 7 percent from the previous
year.
February 1997 contained 20 weekdays (including one holiday) and four Saturdays.
February 1996 contained 21 weekdays (including one holiday) and four Saturdays.
Beef production, at 1.92 billion pounds, was down 6 percent from the previous
year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.80 million head, down 4 percent from a
year earlier. The average live weight was down 14 pounds from the previous
year, at 1,162 pounds. Veal production totaled 27.0 million pounds, down
11 percent from a year earlier. Calf slaughter totaled 125,700 head, 12
percent below a year earlier. The average live weight was up 4 pounds to
348 pounds.
Pork production, at 1.31 billion pounds, was down 8 percent from the previous
year. Hog kill totaled 6.97 million head, 9 percent below a year earlier.
The average live weight up 2 pounds from the previous year at 256 pounds.
Lamb and mutton production totaled 21.0 million pounds, down 10 percent
from a year earlier and equaling the record low for February set in 1979.
Sheep slaughter totaled 327,400 head, down 10 percent from a year ago.
The average live weight was up 3 pounds to 132 pounds.
January-February red meat production was 7.01 billion pounds, down 5 percent
from the comparable period a year earlier. Accumulated beef production
was down 3 percent, veal was down 5 percent, pork was down 7 percent, and
lamb and mutton was down 12 percent.
The USDA reported total commercial livestock slaughterings, with comparisons
(1,000 head):
| Cattle | Calves | Hogs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 96 | 2,927.2 | 142.5 | 7,660.2 |
| Jan 96 | 3,247.8 | 146.6 | 7,758.3 |
| Feb 97 | 2,796.7 | 125.7 | 6,972.1 |
| Feb 96-X | 6,068.3 | 286.5 | 15,951.7 |
| Feb 97-X | 6,044.5 | 272.2 | 14,730.4 |
Note"Excludes slaughter on farms. Totals may not add due to
rounding.
R"Revised.
X"Accumulated totals and percentages based on unrounded data.
USDA commercial meat production (million pounds):
| Beef | Veal | Pork | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 96 | 2,048 | 30 | 1,417 |
| Jan 96 | 2,223 | 31 | 1,461 |
| Feb 97 | 1,921 | 27 | 1,309 |
| Feb 96-X | 4,269 | 60 | 2,968 |
| Feb 97-X | 4,144 | 57 | 2,770 |
Note"Based on packer's dressed weights and excludes farm slaughter.
R"Revised.
X"Accumulated totals based on unrounded data.
The Department detailed livestock slaughtered for periods listed under federal inspection, with comparisons (in 1,000 head):
| Cattle-Y | Feb '96 | Jan '96 | Feb '97 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | 1,393 | 1,459 | 1,283 |
| Heifers | 856 | 1,007 | 890 |
| All Cows | 554 | 652 | 505 |
| Dairy Cows | 263 | 295 | 246 |
| Other Cows | 291 | 357 | 259 |
| Bulls, Stags | 51 | 51 | 48 |
| Total-X | 2,855 | 3,169 | 2,726 |
| Hogs-Y | Feb '96 | Jan '96 | Feb '97 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrows, Gilts | 7,157 | 7,308 | 6,565 |
| Sows | 292 | 250 | 222 |
| Stags, Boars | 58 | 51 | 49 |
| Total-X | 7,506 | 7,610 | 6,836 |
| Cattle-Y | Feb '96 | Feb '97 |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | 2,902 | 2,743 |
| Heifers | 1,751 | 1,896 |
| All Cows | 1,162 | 1,157 |
| Dairy Cows | 540 | 541 |
| Other Cows | 622 | 616 |
| Bulls, Stags | 104 | 99 |
| Total-X | 5,918 | 5,895 |
| Hogs-Y | Feb '96 | Feb '97 |
|---|---|---|
| Barrows, Gilts | 14,923 | 13,874 |
| Sows | 597 | 472 |
| Stags, Boars | 116 | 100 |
| Total-X | 15,635 | 14,446 |
R"Revised.
X"Totals may not add due to rounding.
Y"Species totals and classification reported by meat inspectors, Inspection
Operations, FSIS.
March 21, 1997 NASS, USDA
Added to the WWW 04-14-97
Last updated on 04-14-97
Hosted by:
One Crossroads Place
610 West Maple Ave, Suite WWW
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-4080
sysop@kcmo.com