SJ_LS712**Correction to W/E 13-Sep-25 Average Hog Live Estimate Weight** St Joseph, MO Fri Sep 12, 2025 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection Total red meat production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, September 13, 2025 was estimated at 1016.1 million lbs. according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service. This was 12.0 percent higher than a week ago and 6.5 percent lower than a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 3.3 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) 13-Sep-25 487.4 1.0 525.7 2.0 1016.1 06-Sep-25 421.7 0.8 483.1 1.6 907.2 Change: 15.6% 25.0% 8.8% 25.0% 12.0% 14-Sep-24 537.4 0.8 546.7 2.2 1087.1 Change: -9.3% 25.0% -3.8% -9.1% -6.5% 2025 YTD 17844.5 18.1 18871.5 84.6 36818.7 2024 YTD 18636.5 27.6 19314.3 83.1 38061.5 Change: -4.3% -34.4% -2.3% 1.8% -3.3% (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 13-Sep-25 561,000 5,000 2,514,000 35,000 06-Sep-25 487,000 4,000 2,314,000 28,000 Change: 15.2% 25.0% 8.6% 25.0% 14-Sep-24 624,000 4,000 2,576,000 36,000 Change: -10.1% 25.0% -2.4% -2.8% 2025 YTD 20,525,000 90,000 88,055,000 1,348,000 2024 YTD 22,079,000 149,000 90,145,000 1,347,000 Change: -7.0% -39.5% -2.3% 0.0% ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Weights (lbs) Week Ending Live: Cattle Calves/Vealers Hogs Sheep/Lambs 13-Sep-25 Estimate 1417 353 *280* 114 06-Sep-25 Estimate 1415 357 280 114 14-Sep-24 Actual 1409 324 285 122 Dressed: 13-Sep-25 Estimate 871 208 209 58 06-Sep-25 Estimate 868 211 209 58 14-Sep-24 Actual 863 192 212 62 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Percentage of Total Cattle Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Steers Heifers Cows Bulls 30-Aug-25 50.6% 31.3% 16.4% 1.7% 31-Aug-24 50.7% 30.1% 17.4% 1.7% Percentage of Total Hogs Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Barrows & Gilts Sows Boars 30-Aug-25 97.6% 2.2% 0.2% 31-Aug-24 97.5% 2.3% 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