Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories	$ 205,855	$ 235,912
Live poultry-broilers and breeders
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories	124,260	147,102
Feed, Eggs and Other
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories	34,949	39,343
Processed Poultry
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories	32,139	32,196
Prepared chicken
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories	6,483	9,894
Packaging Materials
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories	$ 8,024	$ 7,377

Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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