USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture - November 15, 2024
LM_LM352
St. Joseph, MO Fri Nov 15, 2024 USDA Market News
National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, Nov 15, 2024
Comments: Compared to last week, negotiated purchases of slaughter
lambs were generally 5.00-6.00 higher on comparable sales.
Negotiated Purchases: This Week: 3,100 Last Week: 3,300 Last Year: 1,500
Domestic Slaughter Lambs
Choice and Prime:
Live Purchases: Weight Price Wtd Avg
Range Range Price
Wooled and Shorn 137-191 lbs 152.00-181.63 167.53
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Formula Purchases:
Formula purchase information for previously slaughtered lambs (carcass basis)
Weighted Average Weight: *Not reported due to confidentiality*
Weighted Average Net Price: *Not reported due to confidentiality*
Weighted Average Dressing Percent: *Not reported due to confidentiality*
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Comprehensive Information:
Includes all Negotiated & Formula transactions submitted this week (carcass basis)
Weighted Average Weight: *Not reported due to confidentiality*
Weighted Average Net Price: *Not reported due to confidentiality*
Weighted Average Dressing Percent: *Not reported due to confidentiality*
Note: Each lot of live basis transactions is converted to carcass basis using
the estimated dressing percentage packers report for that lot. For example,
a live price of $131.30 divided by a dressing percentage of 50.51% equals
a $259.95 carcass basis price. These converted prices are aggregated with existing
carcass basis prices to determine the weighted average net price.
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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 Livestock Mandatory Reporting
system.
*For more information, please visit www.ams.usda.gov/ConfidentialityGuidelines*
Source: USDA Market News Service, St. Joseph, MO
816-676-7000 stjoe.lpgmn@usda.gov
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