SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Jan 03, 2025 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection Total red meat production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, January 04, 2025 was estimated at 930.3 million lbs. according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service. This was 13.1 percent higher than a week ago and 5.3 percent lower than a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 45 percent lower compared to the previous year. Meat Production (millions of pounds) (excludes condemned) Week Ending Beef Calf/Veal Pork (2) Lamb/Mutton Totals (3) 04-Jan-25 432.2 0.6 495.6 1.9 930.3 28-Dec-24 376.2 0.6 444.0 1.9 822.7 Change: 14.9% 0.0% 11.6% 0.0% 13.1% 06-Jan-24 462.3 0.8 517.8 1.9 982.8 Change: -6.5% -25.0% -4.3% 0.0% -5.3% 2025 YTD 236.9 0.4 302.4 0.7 540.4 2024 YTD 462.3 0.8 517.8 1.9 982.8 Change: -48.8% -50.0% -41.6% -63.2% -45.0% (1)Previous week estimates may be revised. Year ago data are actuals. (2) Excludes lard. (3) Totals may not add due to rounding. 2025 totals are subject to revision ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Livestock Slaughter (head) Week Ending Cattle Calves/Vealer Hogs Sheep/Lambs 04-Jan-25 498,000 3,000 2,288,000 31,000 28-Dec-24 434,000 3,000 2,051,000 31,000 Change: 14.7% 0.0% 11.6% 0.0% 06-Jan-24 542,000 5,000 2,369,000 31,000 Change: -8.1% -40.0% -3.4% 0.0% 2025 YTD 273,000 2,000 1,396,000 12,000 2024 YTD 542,000 5,000 2,369,000 31,000 Change: -49.7% -55.7% -41.1% -61.2% ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Weights (lbs) Week Ending Live: Cattle Calves/Vealers Hogs Sheep/Lambs 04-Jan-25 Estimate 1433 326 291 121 28-Dec-24 Estimate 1431 327 291 121 06-Jan-24 Actual 1411 291 294 121 Dressed: 04-Jan-25 Estimate 870 194 217 61 28-Dec-24 Estimate 869 195 217 61 06-Jan-24 Actual 854 172 219 61 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Percentage of Total Cattle Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Steers Heifers Cows Bulls 21-Dec-24 48.1% 33.3% 17.2% 1.5% 23-Dec-23 46.4% 32.2% 20.0% 1.5% Percentage of Total Hogs Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Barrows & Gilts Sows Boars 21-Dec-24 97.4% 2.4% 0.2% 23-Dec-23 97.2% 2.5% 0.2% *2024 slaughter totals adjusted to reflect NASS revisions Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry, and Grain Market News Division, St Joseph, MO 816-676-7000 e-mail: stjoe.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SJ_LS710.txt www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain 1300C