GL_LS335  
Greeley, CO    Fri Jly 04, 2008    USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News

Mountain Area and Western U.S. Direct Sheep Report
(CO, WY, MT, NE, SD, ND, UT, NV, ID, WA, OR, AZ and CA)

Receipts:  1735    Last Week:  8580

   Compared to last week: Feeder lambs steady.  Replacement ewes mostly steady.  
Trading activity and Demand moderate.  Slaughter ewes mostly steady with a 
weaker undertone noted.  The supply consisted of 35 percent feeder lambs, 46 
percent replacement lambs, and balance slaughter ewes.  Feeder lamb sales FOB 
with overnight stand or equivalent 3-4 percent shrink unless otherwise noted.  
Prices quoted per cwt.  Current delivery unless otherwise noted. 

   Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 For current delivery 90 lb 113.00 with 
overnight stand (CA).

   Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 For current delivery 125 lb 130.00 
yearling ewes on a per head basis on a overnight stand (UT).

   Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 For current delivery 155 lb 30.00 (CA).

                Feeder Lambs Medium and Large 1-2  
Head     Wt Range   Avg Wt     Price Range   Avg Price    Delivery
 600        90       90.00       113.00        113.00    Current FOB CA

                Replacement Ewes Medium and Large 1-2  
Head     Wt Range   Avg Wt     Price Range   Avg Price    Delivery
 800       125      125.00       130.00      130.00      Current FOB UT Per Head  

                Slaughter Ewes Utility and Good 1-3  
Head     Wt Range   Avg Wt     Price Range   Avg Price    Delivery
 335       155      155.00        30.00       30.00      Current FOB CA           


Source:  USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News, Greeley, CO
         Randy Hammerstrom Market News Reporter
         970-353-9750/ Broadcast 970-353-8031
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_LS335.txt

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