Report Date: 8/30/2013
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri Aug 30, 2013 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, August 30, 2013
Compared to last week, negotiated slaughter lambs under 170 lbs were mostly
2.00 higher, while over 170 lbs were not tested this week. Compared to last
week, formula dressed lambs under 55 lbs not well tested; 55-65 lbs mostly
2.00 lower; 65-75 lbs 5.00 to 6.00 lower; 75-85 lbs 4.00 to 5.00 higher;
85-95 lbs not well tested, and over 95 lbs 8.00 to 9.00 higher.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 5100 Last Week: 4500 Last Year: 4400
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 100-155 lbs 110.62-138.00 (wtd avg 118.46)
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 10,900 Last Week: 13,900 Last Year: 12,000
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic
Weighted Average Weight: 86.2 lbs
Weighted Average Net Price: 225.46
Wtd Average Dressing Percent: 50.1
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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