USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture - February 20, 2025
NW_LS452
St. Joseph, MO Tue Feb 18, 2025 USDA Market News
USDA CARLOT VEAL CARCASS REPORT - Northeast and North Central Basis
Compared to last week: The special fed veal carcass market
was steady to higher on comparable sales of veal calves. Demand
was light to moderate on light to moderate offerings.
Harvest numbers were 1.1 percent higher compared to last week's
total. Dressed weights were down 6.5 pounds.
Represents calves harvested Sunday through Saturday of last week.
VEAL CARCASS, SPECIAL FED, HOT BASIS-PAID TO PRODUCER - FOB BASIS
Includes previously committed contract and open market calves.
Head Range Wtd Avg
Hide-Off, 255-315 Lbs. Hot Basis 1410 494.00- 525.00 521.96
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Special Fed Veal Slaughter for: Year Ago YTD YTD
Week ending: 02/15/25 02/08/25 02/24/24 2025 2024
Total NE & NC 1,410 1,394 2,293 9,440 17,841
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Special Fed Veal Dressed Weights Year Ago
Week ending: 02/15/25 02/08/25 02/24/24
Total NE & NC 283.8 290.3 292.7
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* North Central = OH, IN, IL, MI, & WI
* Northeast = MA, MD, PA, NY, NJ, DE, CT, & VT
** The calves represented in this report include both Packer Owned and
Non-Packer Owned calves. Packer owned calves are defined as having
ownership, harvesting, and processing controlled by the same party.
Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry, and Grain Market News Division, St. Joseph, MO
816-676-7000 StJoe.LPGMN@usda.gov
24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830
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