Report Date: 4/26/2013
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri Apr 26, 2013 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, April 26, 2013
Compared to last week, slaughter lambs under 170 lbs sold mostly 1.00 to 2.00
lower. No trade of lambs over 170 lbs last week to compare this week's trade
with. Formula dressed sales under 65 lbs not well tested; 65-85 lbs were 5.00
to 7.00 lower; over 85 lbs mostly steady to 1.00 lower. Negotiated sales fob
unless otherwise noted.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 5300 Last Week: 2600 Last Year: 3800
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 85-169 lbs 105.86-138.00 (wtd avg 119.23)
Wooled and Shorn 175-195 lbs 112.00-115.00 (wtd avg 112.60)
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 10,600 Last Week: 11,200 Last Year: 9500
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic
Weighted Average Weight: 81.7 lbs
Weighted Average Net Price: 226.87
Wtd Average Dressing Percent: 49.6
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.lgmn@usda.gov
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