# FEEDSTUFFS MEAT PRICE OUTLOOK: Nov. 7, 2017

> Feedstuffs' weekly outlook reports U.S. weekly cattle slaughter rebounded to 642,000 head, above year-ago levels, with cow slaughter rising seasonally. Ham prices are holding firm despite larger supplies, supported by Mexican demand for larger hams.

- Date: 2017-11-07 · published 2017-11-07T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/68096-feedstuffs-meat-price-outlook-nov-7-2017
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Heavier slaughter supports ample meat supply that weighs on feed demand, while firm ham pricing signals steady pork margins for feed buyers.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- feedstuffs.com: https://www.feedstuffs.com/market-news/feedstuffs-meat-price-outlook-nov-7-2017

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