Beef processors sharply restricted kill levels last week. This week may be the same.

Beef processors sharply restricted kill levels last week at 599,000 head. That was -7.7% from last year. The prior six weeks averaged -3.2%. Available cattle supply for this time should be near last year's level.

This week may be another one. Of the two private estimates for Monday Allendale is at 115,000 head while another firm is at 112,000. A full kill for a weekday is 122,000 - 125,000.

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