Report Date: 11/22/2013
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri Nov 22, 2013 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, November 22, 2013
Compared to last week, negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were
mostly 5.00 to 6.00 higher. Formula sales under 65 lbs have not been well
tested; 65-85 lbs were 6.00 to 8.00 higher; No test over 85 lbs.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 6800 Last Week: 5700 Last Year: 1200
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 105-170 lbs 150.00-174.00 (wtd avg 159.77)
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 11,100 Last Week: 12,000 Last Year: 9300
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic
Weighted Average Weight: 73.8 lbs
Weighted Average Net Price: 286.13
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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