LM_LM351***This report will be discontinued December 20, 2017***
St. Joseph, MO    Tue Dec 19, 2017    USDA Market News Service

NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT LAMB REPORT

For Week Ending Monday, Dec 18, 2017

                    A: PRIOR WEEK SLAUGHTERED HEAD COUNT

DOMESTIC:                      Head Count
           Forward Contract            0
           Formula             *Not reported due to confidentiality*
           Negotiated              4,942
IMPORTED:
           Forward Contract            0
           Formula                     0
           Negotiated                  0

                      B: SLAUGHTERED PACKER OWNED SHEEP

               Head     Carcass    Wtd Avg    Wtd Avg    Avg % Choice    Avg %
              Count     Wt Range    Weight   Dressing %    or Better   YG 1,2,3
DOMESTIC:                      *Not reported due to confidentiality*
IMPORTED:                  -

                        C: FORWARD CONTRACT PURCHASES
                              No Reportable Trade




                            D: FORMULA PURCHASES

                Head          Weight        Avg           Price         Wtd Avg
               Count          Range        Weight         Range          Price
DOMESTIC:
                           under 55 lbs    *Not reported due to confidentiality*
                              55-65 lbs    *Not reported due to confidentiality*
                              65-75 lbs    *Not reported due to confidentiality*
                              75-85 lbs    *Not reported due to confidentiality*
                              85-95 lbs    *Not reported due to confidentiality*
                            over 95 lbs    *Not reported due to confidentiality*
IMPORTED:
                           under 55 lbs                     -
                              55-65 lbs                     -
                              65-75 lbs                     -
                              75-85 lbs                     -
                              85-95 lbs                     -
                            over 95 lbs                     -

*For more information, please visit www.ams.usda.gov/ConfidentialityGuidelines*

Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Division, St. Joseph, MO
        816-676-7000    email:  stjoe.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov
        www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain

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