The North Carolina f.o.b. dock quoted price on broilers for this week's trading is 62.00 cents. The final weighted average was 59.76 cents f.o.b. dock or equivalent. The market tone for this week's trading is steady. The live supply is adequate to meet the moderate demand.
Average weights are heavy.
The estimated slaughter for Tuesday in North Carolina is 2,583,000 head compared to 2,517,000 head last Tuesday. Medium and Large 1 steers 400-499 lbs averaged 104.51 per cwt. Market was mostly steady. Pole Type 18.00, few higher. Prices were 2.16-2.22, mostly 2.22 at the elevators.