Report Date: 5/13/2016
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri May 13 2016 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, May 13, 2016
Compared to last week, negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were steady.
No formula trends this week on slaughter lambs under 85# and over 95# due
to confidentiality. Compared to last week, comparable sales of 85-95# formula
dressed slaughter lambs were mostly steady.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 2700 Last Week: 3500 Last Year: 1700
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 129-182 lbs 126.51-150.00 (wtd avg 134.86)
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 11,400 Last Week: 9700 Last Year: 11,000
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic
Weighted Average Weight: 86.9 lbs
Weighted Average Net Price: 261.12
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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