SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Apr 18, 2025 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection Total red meat production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, April 19, 2025 was estimated at 1022.5 million lbs. according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service. This was 1.0 percent lower than a week ago and 3.7 percent lower than a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 2.3 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) 19-Apr-25 502.8 1.0 516.4 2.3 1022.5 12-Apr-25 491.2 1.0 538.4 2.7 1033.3 Change: 2.4% 0.0% -4.1% -14.8% -1.0% 20-Apr-24 523.6 0.8 534.8 2.1 1061.3 Change: -4.0% 25.0% -3.4% 9.5% -3.7% 2025 YTD 7858.7 8.7 8427.3 37.9 16332.6 2024 YTD 8005.9 12.8 8656.9 37.3 16712.9 Change: -1.8% -32.0% -2.7% 1.6% -2.3% (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 19-Apr-25 576,000 5,000 2,380,000 34,000 12-Apr-25 564,000 5,000 2,484,000 41,000 Change: 2.1% 0.0% -4.2% -17.1% 20-Apr-24 618,000 4,000 2,481,000 34,000 Change: -6.8% 25.0% -4.1% 0.0% 2025 YTD 9,006,000 45,000 38,815,000 581,000 2024 YTD 9,536,000 71,000 40,031,000 587,000 Change: -5.6% -36.3% -3.0% -1.1% ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Weights (lbs) Week Ending Live: Cattle Calves/Vealers Hogs Sheep/Lambs 19-Apr-25 Estimate 1432 329 291 132 12-Apr-25 Estimate 1431 325 291 129 20-Apr-24 Actual 1398 341 290 124 Dressed: 19-Apr-25 Estimate 875 194 217 67 12-Apr-25 Estimate 873 191 217 65 20-Apr-24 Actual 849 204 216 63 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Percentage of Total Cattle Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Steers Heifers Cows Bulls 05-Apr-25 47.1% 35.0% 16.4% 1.5% 06-Apr-24 45.9% 34.6% 17.9% 1.6% Percentage of Total Hogs Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Barrows & Gilts Sows Boars 05-Apr-25 97.4% 2.5% 0.2% 06-Apr-24 97.3% 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