Report Date: 8/23/2013
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri Aug 23, 2013 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, August 23, 2013
Compared to last week, negotiated slaughter lambs under 170 lbs were mostly
2.00 lower, while over 170 lbs not well tested this week. Compared to last
week, formula dressed lambs under 55 lbs not well tested; 55-65 lbs 7.00 to
8.00 higher; 65-75 lbs 1.00 to 2.00 lower; 75-85 lbs 6.00 to 8.00 higher;
85-95 lbs not well tested and over 95 lbs 4.00 to 5.00 lower.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 4500 Last Week: 5100 Last Year: 2500
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 125-158 lbs 105.26-138.00 (wtd avg 116.36)
Wooled and Shorn 171-180 lbs 114.00-116.00 (wtd avg 114.70).
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 13,900 Last Week: 12,800 Last Year: 11,200
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic
Weighted Average Weight: 80.2 lbs
Weighted Average Net Price: 228.09
Wtd Average Dressing Percent: 50.3
This report covers transactions reported this week. Comments and market
conditions include information gathered from voluntary sources. All prices,
weights, and head counts are gathered through the mandatory livestock reporting
system.
Source: USDA Market News Service, St. Joseph, MO
816-676-7000 stjoe.lpgmn@usda.gov
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