U.S. Meat Production
3.4% Above A Year Ago

WASHINGTON —(USDA)— Total red meat production under federal inspection last week was estimated at 746.8 million pounds, 17 percent more than a week earlier and 3.4 percent above a year ago.

Cattle slaughter was estimated at 565,000 head compared to 481,000 a week earlier and 554,000 a year ago, liveweights 1215 pounds, 1213 and 1205, respectively.

Calf and veal slaughter was estimated at 22,000 head, 20,000 and 27,000, liveweights 280 pounds, 281 and 296.

Hog slaughter was estimated at 1,712,000 head, 1,468,000 and 1,672,000, liveweights 262 pounds, 262 and 259.

Sheep and lamb slaughter was estimated at 57,000 head, 61,000 and 56,000, liveweights 134 pounds, 133 and 136.