Report Date: 2/21/2014
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri Feb 21, 2014 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, February 21, 2014
Compared to last week, negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were steady to
2.00 lower. Formula dressed sales under 65 lbs were not well tested; 65-75
lbs were steady; 75-85 lbs 5.00 to 6.00 higher; 85-95 lbs 2.00 higher in a
light test; Over 95 lbs no trade.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 5600 Last Week: 6000 Last Year: 4400
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 132-165 lbs 140.00-180.00 (wtd avg 157.65)
Wooled and Shorn 170-179 lbs 157.00-167.00 (wtd avg 162.50)
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 8500 Last Week: 8400 Last Year: 11,600
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic
Weighted Average Weight: 78.2 lbs
Weighted Average Net Price: 304.90
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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