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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 30, 2011	May 01, 2011
Inventory [Line Items]
Livestock	$ 1,007.2	$ 963.9
Fresh and packaged meats	1,013.3	854.1
Grains	125.1	89.8
Manufacturing supplies	64.6	60.0
Other	52.5	52.1
Total inventories	$ 2,262.7	$ 2,019.9

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of products used directly or indirectly in the manufacturing or production process, which may or may not become part of the final product. May also include items used in the storage, presentation or transportation of physical goods.

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