U.S. herds and slaughter numbers higher than expected - prices under pressure The latest statistical results to the U.S. meat market contained a number of surprises. The previous upward trend on the stock markets turned very quickly in an initially moderate rate reduction. The holidays and the new year to dampen further customization steps. First pigs slaughter numbers for the month of November 2016 with an increase of 8% compared to the same month of last year provided the first surprise. Although the battle figures for the previous month Oct. 16 have fallen somewhat, but the level remains too high for the season. Have some relief that easily reduced slaughter weights by approximately 1 kg per pig compared to the previous year, bring still 95.6 kg on the scale. This time of year, the carcass away usually their highest values. Provides the U.S. beef production with an increase of 16% offer again significant, increases in the domestic. The reduced Australian beef imports offer a certain relief. From the poultry industry increases the number of battle are called by 7% compared to the same month of last year. The supply of meat reaches a climax in the United States, at the end of the year 2016. The quarterly pig observations have as of the 1st Dec. 16 result in a record amount of more than 71.5 million pigs in the United States . Are the U.S. hog numbers up 4%compared to the previous census. The animal numbers have increased again to Sept counting. The 4% increase is noted especially in fattening flocks in all weight classes. Of breeding cattle population has only increased by about 1% . It is assumed that is to be expected in the next few weeks and months for the time being continue with high pig slaughter . However, the somewhat lower growth in the breeding animals must be supplemented by the rising productivity of sows. Yet one is can assume, that the high growth rates of recent years in the further course of the year 2017 again small be. Total U.S. meat market remains at a high level of supply, which limited the price game room upstairs. Until the beginning of preparations for the BBQ season 2017 can be expected again with noticeably rising prices.
