The weighted average price for small lots of consumer grade eggs in cartons delivered to nearby retail outlets cents per dozen. The North Carolina F.O.B. dock quoted price on broilers for this week's trading is 60.50 cents. The final weighted average was 57.73 cents F.O.B. dock or equivalent. The market tone for this week's trading is steady. The live supply is ample to meet the moderate demand.
Average weights are heavy.
The estimated slaughter for Tuesday in is 2,642,000 head compared to 2,596,000 head last Tuesday. Oxford auction market 359 head sold. Market was 51 cents lower. Prices were 2.30-2.40, mostly 2.40 at the elevators.