Report Date: 2/12/2016
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri Feb 12, 2016 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, February 12, 2016
Compared to last week, negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were steady to
2.00 lower. No formula trend this week due to same weight ranges not being
reported on consecutive weeks, however a lower undertone is noted.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 5200 Last Week: 5200 Last Year: 5900
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 134-170 lbs 122.62-152.50 (wtd avg 134.54)
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 11,500 Last Week: 12,200 Last Year: 10,500
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic
Weighted Average Weight: ***Not reported due to confidentiality***
Weighted Average Net Price: ***Not reported due to confidentiality***
Wtd Average Dressing Percent:***Not reported due to confidentiality***
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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