Last week brought a high level of volatility to the market. Cash fed cattle were lower, although negotiated trade in the South was steady by week’s end. Live Cattle futures contracts found some stability late.
National Sheep Summary
Dec. 18
Compared to last week: Slaughter lambs mostly 5.00-20.00 lower. Slaughter ewes steady to 15.00 lower. Feeder lambs 2.00-4.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX, 8812 head sold in a two day sale. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 3,916 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified.
This is the last report for the year due to the holidays. The next report will be issued Jan. 8.
Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs:
San Angelo: wooled and shorn 130-145 lbs 146.00-170.00.
National Sheep Summary
Dec. 11
Compared to last week: Slaughter lambs steady to 25.00 lower, except at San Angelo, TX, 10.00-15.00 higher. Slaughter ewes steady to 16.00 higher. Feeder lambs 1.00-19.00 higher. At San Angelo, 7845 head sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 310 slaughter lambs and 282 feeder lambs in South Dakota. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 4,203 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified.
Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs:
San Angelo: wooled and shorn 130-140 lbs 192.00-198.00.
PA: wooled and shorn 100-125 lbs 200.00-235.00.