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Livestock Slaughter Up In Early 1940. Hog Prices Firm
Los Angeles union stock yards report higher cattle slaughter in Jan-Apr 1940 at 3,087,000 head versus 2,965,000 the year before while calves fall to 1,714,000 from 1,735,000. Hog kills reach 17,225,000 January through April, with hog prices at 6.30 per cwt versus 7.50 last year. Sheep and lamb slaughter total 5,431,090 versus 5,514,000. Market uncertainty tied to wartime demand and industrial activity prompts conservative operations and debt clearance advised by leaders.
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