WEEKLY VEAL MARKET SUMMARY 

~ Livestock, Meat, Feed Ingredients & Skin Markets ~

Thursday, October 28, 2004 Vol 9, No. 43 

CARLOT VEAL CARCASS REPORT 

 Northeast and North Central Basis - 10/22/2004-10/28/2004 

Compared to trading last week: Northeast special fed veal firm 

as demand remained moderate for light offerings. North Central 

hide-off not established. Hide-on firm on light offerings for 

moderate demand. Weekending 10/23/2004 slaughter numbers, 

Northeast 4269, North Central 5025 Total 9294. 

VEAL CARCASS, SPECIAL FED, HOT BASIS, FOB PRODUCTION POINTS: 

 Range WTD Avg Change 

Hide-on, 240-300 Lbs. 

 Northeast 0 head 

 North Central 575 head 208.00 -213.00 209.74 1.61 

 

Hide-off, 215-275 Lbs. 

 Northeast 6374 head 235.00 -245.00 239.40 0.68 

 North Central 0 head 

NORTH CENTRAL CONTRACT INFORMATION: Hot Basis, Hide-Off 

 (As of Oct 25, 2004) 

Contract calves slaughtered this week: 230.00-239.00. Packers base market 225.00-235.00. Future Contracts Offered: Firm 

Bottom 225.00-230.00, Firm Top 245.00-250.00. Firm Bottom/Open 

Top 225.00-230. Firm Bottom 225.00, 1/2 Split Top 235.00. 

Fixed, none offered.

WEEKLY BOXED VEAL CUTS REPORT, SPECIAL FED, NORTH CENTRAL AREA 

(OH, IN, IL, MI & WI) Market for: Tue Oct 26, 2004 

FOB Major Production Points 

Compared to Last Week: Boxed veal cut prices were mostly firm 

to higher, especially on forequarter items, which were sharply 

high This increase in price was the result of light offerings 

due to declining harvest numbers the past few weeks. In 

addition, demand from retail continued to be good. 

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 Items Wght Range Price Range Trend 

Forequarters 42-59 lbs 200.00 - 222.00 Steady-firm 

Kosher Foresaddles 90-110 lbs 

Hindquarters 46-64 lbs 350.00 - 445.00 Steady-firm 

Loins, 4x4, trmd 12-18 lbs 465.00 - 525.00 Steady-firm 

Strip Loins, bnls, 0x0 5-up lbs 1050.00 -1175.00 Higher 

Loin, Short Tenderloin 1-up lbs 1000.00 -1175.00 Steady 

Hotel Racks, 7 rib 14-20 lbs 485.00 - 510.00 Steady-firm 

Rack, Ribeye 2-4 lbs 1400.00 -1400.00 Steady 

Chuck, square cut 36-47 lbs 165.00 - 185.00 Higher 

Chuck rolls, trimmed 9-13 lbs 295.00 - 350.00 Firm 

Shoulder Clod, drop 14-20 lbs 325.00 - 390.00 Steady-firm 

Legs, single 35-45 lbs 360.00 - 420.00 Higher 

Legs, slices, retail 575.00 - 600.00 Steady-firm 

Legs, TBS 3-piece 24-32 lbs 710.00 - 795.00 Steady-firm 

Legs, BHS heel-out 27-35 lbs 535.00 - 575.00 Higher 

Top Rnd, Trmd, cap-off 8-10 lbs 910.00 - 950.00 Steady-firm 

Leg, Trmd butt tenderloin .5-up 950.00 -1050.00 Higher 

Breasts 10-12 lbs 105.00 - 110.00 Higher 

Osso Buco, foreshank 490.00 - 560.00 Higher 

Osso Buco, hindshank 695.00 - 775.00 Firm-Higher 

Bnls Veal Trimmings 75-80% Lean 95.00 - 110.00 Higher 

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WEEKLY DISTRIBUTIVE/LCL EAST COAST AREA VEAL CUTS TRADE 

SPECIAL FED; Market for: Tue Oct 26, 2004 

COMPARED TO LAST WEEK: Distributive special fed veal cuts 

traded at mostly firm to higher prices, especially on 

forequarter cuts. This upward trend was fueled by light 

supplies as calf numbers continue to be limited. In addition, 

demand was moderate to good for all items, except on loin 

items which were light. 

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 Items Wght Range Price Range Trend 

Carcass, hide off 200-250 lbs 245.00 - 275.00 Steady-firm 

Foresaddles 85-110 lbs 200.00 - 225.00 Firm 

Kosher Foresaddles 90-110 lbs 240.00 - 260.00 Steady-firm 

Hindsaddles 85-115 lbs 330.00 - 355.00 Steady-firm 

Loins, regular 17-25 lbs 300.00 - 355.00 Steady-firm 

Loins, 4x4, trmd 12-18 lbs 495.00 - 565.00 Steady-firm 

Hotel Racks, 8 rib 15-21 lbs 495.00 - 550.00 Firm 

Hotel Racks, 7 rib 14-20 lbs 525.00 - 600.00 Higher 

Hotel Racks, 6 rib 13-17 lbs 650.00 - 710.00 Steady 

Chuck, square cut 36-47 lbs 160.00 - 180.00 Firm 

Shoulder, full 14-20 lbs 170.00 - 200.00 Steady 

Legs, double 70-90 lbs 350.00 - 360.00 Steady-firm 

Legs, TBS 3-piece 24-32 lbs 675.00 - 775.00 Steady 

Legs, BHS heel-out 27-35 lbs 560.00 - 650.00 Steady-firm 

Top Rnd, Trmd, cap-off 8-10 lbs 875.00 - 950.00 Steady-firm 

Breast 10-12 lbs 85.00 - 100.00 Steady 

Necks, bone-in 24-28 lbs 140.00 - 190.00 Steady 

Stew Meat, regular 250.00 - 385.00 Steady-firm 

Bnls Veal Trimmings 75-80% Lean 80.00 - 110.00 Steady 

Hvy Nature Green Hides(per piece) 36.00 - 41.00 Steady

“SPECIAL-FED (NATURE, MILK-FED) VEAL SLAUGHTER AS REPORTED BY 

SIX SLAUGHTER PLANTS IN THE NORTHEAST AREA AND EIGHT SLAUGHTER 

PLANTS IN THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA.” 

 WEEK AGO YEAR AGO YTD YTD 

 23-Oct-04 16-Oct-04 25-Oct-03 2003 2004 

NORTHEAST 4,269 4,196 3,995 194,983 178,546 

NORTH CENTRAL 5,025 5,298 6,180 262,054 248,299 

TOTAL NE & NC 9,294 9,494 10,175 457,037 426,845

SPECIAL FED PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL CALF KILL FOR 10/16/04 65.78% 

Actual Calf Slaughter reported by NASS for 10/16/2004.. 14,434 

Estimated kill for week ending 10/23/2004.............. 15,000 

Meat Production and Actual Liveweight and Dressed Weight 

W/E 10/16/2004 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 

Production Species and Class Liveweight Dressed Weight 

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 Mil. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. 

Beef 490.4 Cattle 1,271 778 

Calves & Veal 2.8 Calves 328 201 

Pork 428.9 Hogs 267 200 

Lamb & Mutton 3.6 Sheep 134 67 

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 Total Meat Production 925.7 

 Federally Inspected Slaughter Percentages by Species, U.S. 

 Week Ending Saturday, Oct 16, 2004 

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 : : Number of : Percent 

 Species : Class : Head : of Total 

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 Cattle : TOTAL : 633,440 

 : Dairy Cows : 45,048 7.1 

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 Calves : TOTAL : 14,434 

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 Hogs : TOTAL : 2,156,895 

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 Sheep : TOTAL : 53,965 

Source: NASS-Livestock and Grain Market News 202-720-1056 

Madison, Wisc. USDA-WDATCP Market News 

Johnson Creek, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004 Receipts: calves 150 

Replacement Holstein bull calves steady to 5.00 higher. Demand for 

replacement Holstein bull calves was good. Near 100 percent were 

sold to replacement accounts. 

 Replacement Holstein bull calves: 100-120 lbs 150.00-175.00 

 90-100 lbs 150.00-175.00 

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Stratford, Monday, Oct. 25, 2004 Receipts: calves 500 

Replacement Holstein Bull calves steady to firm. Demand for 

replacement Holstein bull calves good. Near 100 percent were sold to 

replacement accounts. 

 Replacement Holstein bull calves: 100-120 lbs 160.00-175.00 

 few 180.00 

 90-100 lbs 145.00-165.00 

 120-140 lbs 140.00-160.00 

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Altoona, Tuesday Oct. 26, 2004 Receipts: calves 350 

Replacement Holstein bull calves were steady to firm. Demand for 

replacement Holstein bull calves moderate. Near 100 percent were 

sold to replacement accounts. 

 Replacement Holstein bull calves: 100-120 lbs 165.00-180.00 

 90-100 lbs 150.00-170.00 

 120-140 lbs 150.00-165.00 

 

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Bonduel, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 Receipts: calves 150 

Replacement Holstein bull calves firm to 5.00 higher. Demand for 

replacement Holstein bull calves good. Near 100 percent were sold to 

replacement accounts. 

 Replacement Holstein bull calves: 100-120 lbs. 165.00-185.00 

 90-100 lbs. 150.00-175.00 

 120-140 lbs. 140.00-165.00 

Source: WI Dept of Ag USDA Market News Madison, WI Ph 608/224 5097 

SUMMARY OF PENNSYLVANIA LIVESTOCK AUCTIONS 

New Holland Livestock Auction for Monday October 25, 2004 

 

 Calves, Monday: 283 Week Ago: 285 Year Ago: 325 

Calves Going Into Special-fed Veal Barns: Holstein Bulls 90-125 lbs 

170.00-187.00. Plainer-type Holstein Bulls 90-125 lbs 135.00-160.00; 

70-90 lbs 100.00-140.00. Weaker Holstein Bulls 90-120 lbs 70.00-

117.00; 70-90 lbs 60.00-80.00. 

 

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Vintage Livestock Auction for Monday and Tuesday October 25-26, 2004 

 

 Calves, This Week: 865 Last Week: 852 Last Year: 932 

Calves: Compared to last Tuesday, graded Number 1 and 2 Holstein 

bull calves sold 20.00-30.00 higher; while Number 3 bulls sold steady 

to 15.00 higher. Buyer attendance was normal with active bidding. 

The PA Department of Ag graded 767 calves, with an estimated 90 

percent returning to feed. 

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Greencastle Livestock Auction for Monday, October 25, 2004 

 

 Calves, Monday: 424 Last Monday: 519 

RETURNED TO FARM: Holstein bulls Number 1 90-130 lbs 150.00-197.50 

avg, 175.80; 75-90 lbs 125.00-170.00, one 180.00, Number 2 80-130 

lbs 80.00-165.00. Few beef cross bulls and heifers 70-100 lbs 

100.00-197.50. 

SOURCE: USDA-PA Dept Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster Co., PA 

 CANADIAN FEDERALLY INSPECTED SLAUGHTER 

 Current Week Ago Year Ago 10/02/04 10/04/03 %Change 

 10/02/04 09/25/04 10/04/03 YTD YTD 

Calves: 5,822 5,391 5,473 216,620 187,384 15.6% 

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE 

IMPORTED MEAT PASSED FOR ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES BY COUNTRY 

For The Period **09-05-2004 To 09-11-2004 ** VEAL in Metric Tons 

COUNTRY MANUFAC. CARCASSES CUTS MISC. PROCESSED TOTAL 

OF ORIGIN -- -- -- FRESH -- -- 

Australia 0 0 69 38 0 107 

Canada 0 236 0 0 0 236 

New Zealand 75 0 16 0 0 91 

Grand Totals 75 236 85 30 0 434 

FEED INGREDIENTS 

MILK PROTEIN MARKETS MADISON, WI. Oct 28, 2004 (REPORT 43)

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 DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL BUTTERMILK: .9000 - 1.0100 

 DRY BUTTERMILK - NORTHEAST F.O.B. NORTHEAST: 1.0000 - 1.0200 

 DRY WHEY - CENTRAL F.O.B. CENTRAL: .2200 - .2475 MOSTLY: .2300 - .2350 

 DRY WHEY - NORTHEAST F.O.B. NORTHEAST: EXTRA GRADE AND GRADE A: .2350 - .2600 

 NONFAT DRY MILK – CENTRAL and EAST Includes EXTRA GRADE and GRADE A 

 LOW/MEDIUM HEAT: .8000 - .9400 MOSTLY: .8300 - .8800 

 HIGH HEAT: .8700 - .9500 

 WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - CENTRAL AND WEST EDIBLE 34% PROTEIN: .5800 - .6400 MOSTLY: .5975 - .6225 

Source: Dairy Market News-Colleen Curran & Alan Wagner 608-224-5080 

FAT PRODUCTS DES MOINES, IA WEEK ENDED: Oct 23, 2004 

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 CAF CHICAGO EDIBLE TALLOW - Railcar 16.00 Weighted Average 

 CAF CHICAGO LOOSE LARD, PS AND/OR CP NQ 

 COCONUT OIL, Crude(Source: USDA FAS) 657.00 Sep ROTT.(US$/MT) 

Estimated Calf Slaughter by Type Under Federal Inspection 

 Sep-04 Aug-04 Sep-03 

 ** August 2004 Revised ** 

Bob Veal 22,421 23,989 33,766 

Formula Fed 150-400lbs 39,802 43,409 40,378 

Non-Formula Fed 150-400lbs 2,724 2,905 2,279 

Others Over 400lbs 754 797 3,577 

Total 65,700 71,100 80,000 

 

Some adjustments have been made to account for missing data and 

differences in weeks that fall into two months. 

For additional information contact: 

USDA Livestock Market News Reporter Jodie Pitcock at 515-284-4460