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“Slaughter data for the last few days appears to support this,” said Len Steiner, president of Steiner Consulting, in the Daily Livestock Report on Wednesday. “Last night USDA put hog slaughter at 458K, about 20-25K less than we would have expected. On Monday, hog slaughter was 448K head and we think for the week slaughter will be […]

…”We’re just not processing cattle fast enough. Some of the supply chain bottle necks that have affected the cattle market up to this point, they still remain in play,” said Altin Kalo, economist at Steiner Consulting Group…

…”Part of the equation into sow slaughter are sow prices,” said Len Steiner of Steiner Consulting Group…

“…The US are continuing to have trouble securing beef imports, as reported by the Steiner Consulting Group this week…”

…”It’s telling what their current supply situation is with regard to pork. They may not be big buyers in the first half of next year,” said Altin Kalo, economist at Steiner Consulting Group…

…”COVID and structural issues are clearly at play here, with more baby boomers retiring early and some workers moving away from customer facing jobs,” says Altin Kalo, senior economist with Steiner Group Consulting…

…”The High River plant is one of the largest North American cattle processing facilities and it accounts for around 35% of all Canadian cattle processing capacity,” Kalo said…