Report Date: 9/13/2013
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri Sep 13, 2013 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, September 13, 2013
Compared to last week, negotiated slaughter lambs under 170 lbs were mostly
1.00 lower, while over 170 lbs were not tested this week. Compared to last
week, formula dressed lambs under 55 lbs were not well tested last week for
an adequate price comparison; 55-65 lbs were mostly 1.00 higher; 65-85 lbs were
4.00 to 5.00 higher; no adequate test on 85-95 lbs; over 95 lbs were 4.00 to
5.00 lower.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 4300 Last Week: 5500 Last Year: 2000
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 85-169 lbs 111.15-122.00 (wtd avg 117.21)
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 11,200 Last Week: 8900 Last Year: 10,000
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic
Weighted Average Weight: 75.1 lbs
Weighted Average Net Price: 232.28
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.lpgmn@usda.gov
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