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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011
Inventory [Line Items]
Livestock	$ 978.5	$ 963.9
Fresh and packaged meats	913.6	854.1
Grains	115.4	89.8
Manufacturing supplies	63.5	60.0
Other	50.7	52.1
Total inventories	$ 2,121.7	$ 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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