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St. Joseph, MO Fri May 16, 2008 USDA Market News Service
*****This report is based on information provided by companies that agreed to
continue to participate in Livestock Mandatory Reporting on a voluntary
basis.****
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, May 16, 2008.
Compared to last week, cash sales of slaughter lambs sold mostly 2.00 higher,
while formulated dressed sales sold 3.00 higher. Negotiated sales fob unless
otherwise noted.
Negotiated Sales:
This Week: 2200 Last Week: 2700 Last Year: 2300
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
Wooled and Shorn 120-220 lbs 93.00-112.00 (wtd avg 107.87).
Dressed Sales:
No sales reported.
Imported Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Sales:
No sales reported.
Formula Purchases:
This Week: 14,100 Last Week: 14,100 Last Year: 15,200
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(carcass basis)
Domestic Imported
Weighted Average Weight: 83.0 lbs None reported.
Weighted Average Net Price: 196.19 None reported.
Formula Prices established for previously slaughtered lambs.(live basis)
Domestic Imported
Weighted Average Weight: few 148.0 lbs None reported.
Weighted Average Net Price: 97.97 None reported.
Forward Contract Purchases:
This Week: 0 Last Week: 0 Last Year: 0
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
816-238-0678 email: stjoe.lgmn@usda.gov
www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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