Report Date: 12/13/2013
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri Dec 13, 2013 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, December 13, 2013
Compared to last week, negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were 2.00
higher. Formula sales under 65 lbs have not been well tested; 65-85 lbs
were 1.00 to 3.00 higher; over 85 lbs not well tested.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 7700 Last Week: 6000 Last Year: 1800
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 118-162 lbs 138.00-174.00 (wtd avg 157.41)
Wooled and Shorn 175-183 lbs 164.00.
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 11,800 Last Week: 12,400 Last Year: 14,800
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic
Weighted Average Weight: 76.2 lbs
Weighted Average Net Price: 293.05
Wtd Average Dressing Percent: 50.6
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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