Report Date: 8/21/2015
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri Aug 21, 2015 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, August 21, 2015
Compared to last week, negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were steady to
1.00 higher. Formula sales of slaughter lambs under 55 were not well tested;
55-65 lbs were 4.00 to 6.00 higher on a limited test; 65-75 lbs were 7.00 to
10.00 higher; 75-85 lbs were steady to 2.00 higher; 85-95 lbs were 4.00 to 8.00
higher; Over 95 lbs were not well tested last week for an adequate price
comparison, but a weaker undertone was noted on sales this week.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 2300 Last Week: 6700 Last Year: 6400
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 136-163 lbs 145.00-165.00 (wtd avg 156.09).
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 6800 Last Week: 6300 Last Year: 5900
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic
Weighted Average Weight: 82.6 lbs
Weighted Average Net Price: 298.13
Wtd Average Dressing Percent: 50.4
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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