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Report Date: 5/14/2013

NW_LS453
Des Moines, IA     Tue, May 14, 2013     USDA Market News

WEEKLY BOXED & DISTRIBUTIVE/LCL VEAL CUTS TRADE
Northeast and North Central Basis  -     FOB Major Production Points

Compared to last week:           Special fed veal cut prices were
generally steady, loins items and top rounds were higher.
Veal retail featuring last week decreased.  However, loin items
were the leading featured item at firm prices for the Mother's Day.
Wholesale demand was light to moderate for moderate offerings.

Item:                             Wt. Range           Range
Carcass, hide off                200-275 lbs      419.00-   530.00
Foresaddles                      86-147  lbs      340.00-   340.00
Forequarters                     43-74   lbs      340.00-   460.00
Necks, bone-in                   24-28   lbs      285.00-   285.00
Breast                           10-18   lbs      125.00-   180.00
Foreshank                        3-5     lbs      475.00-   895.00
Osso Bucco, foreshank            2-8     lbs      800.00-  1095.00
Shoulder, full                   49-85   lbs            -
Chuck, square cut                39-68   lbs      245.00-   325.00
Chuck rolls, skinned             5-10    lbs      455.00-   529.00
Chuck, Shoulder Clod             4-9     lbs      495.00-   645.00
Hotel Racks, 8 rib               15-26   lbs      725.00-   760.00
Hotel Racks, 7 rib               14-25   lbs      760.00-   895.00
Hotel Racks, Chop Ready, 7 rib   5-9     lbs     1290.00-  1700.00
Hotel Racks, Chop Ready, 6 rib   4-8     lbs     1395.00-  1795.00
Rack, Ribeye                     3-9     lbs     2250.00-  2250.00
Hindsaddles                      89-153  lbs      490.00-   625.00
Hindquarters                     45-76   lbs      419.00-   650.00
Loins, regular                   18-36   lbs      375.00-   450.00
Loins, 4x4, trimmed              18-30   lbs      559.00-   625.00
Strip Loins, bnls, 0x0           1-up    lbs     1275.00-  1900.00
Loin, Short Tenderloin           0.5-up  lbs     1199.00-  1675.00
Legs, double                     68-117  lbs      525.00-   625.00
Legs, single                     34-59   lbs      525.00-   695.00
Legs, slices, retail                              750.00-  1095.00
Legs, TBS 4-piece                27-47   lbs      950.00-  1125.00
Legs, TBS 3-piece                24-39   lbs      859.00-  1100.00
Legs, BHS heel-out               27-42   lbs      659.00-   825.00
Legs, Sknd, butt tenderloin      0.5-up  lbs     1295.00-  1650.00
Top Rnd, Sknd, cap-off           10-15   lbs     1335.00-  1650.00
Hindshank                        5-8     lbs      725.00-   999.00
Osso Bucco, Hindshank            2-8     lbs      995.00-  1595.00
Stew Meat, regular                                425.00-   580.00
Bnls Veal Trimmings 75-80% Lean                   119.00-   240.00
Bnls Veal Trimmings 80-90% Lean                   215.00-   285.00
Hvy Nature Green Hides(per piece)                  65.00-    72.00
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* North Central = OH, IN, IL, MI, & WI
* Northeast     = MA, MD, PA, NY, NJ, DE, CT, & VT

Source: USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA
        Jodie Pitcock 515-284-4460  Desm.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
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