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So. St. Paul, MN     Thu Sep 28, 2006     USDA Market News

***THIS REPORT WILL BE DISCONTINUED ON OCTOBER 1, 2006 DUE TO THE
CLOSING OF THE SO. ST. PAUL MARKET NEWS OFFICE.***

So. St. Paul Stockyards Sheep and Hog Weekly Summary

Sheep Receipts: est. 1050    Last week: 623    Year ago: 645 

   Compared to last week, all classes sold steady.  Supply near 50 percent 
slaughter lambs, 10 percent slaughter ewes and 40 percent feeder lambs. All 
sheep and goats of all ages will need their scrapie identification tag before 
shipping.

   Slaughter lambs: New Crop Spring Lambs: Choice, end Prime 2-3 110-125 lbs 
92.00-94.00; 125-140 lbs 94.00-96.00.

   Slaughter Ewes: Utility and good 30.00-40.00.  Cull 20.00-30.00.

   Feeder Lambs: New Crop Spring Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 50-70 lbs 100.00-
110.00; 70-90 lbs 90.00-100.00.

Hog Receipts: est. 2000    Last week: 2245    Year ago: 2129

   Compared to last Friday, barrows and gilts 2.00 lower. Sows steady and boars 
sold steady. 

Source:  USDA Market News Service, So. St. Paul, MN
         Sarah Jorgensen, Market Reporter, (651)451-1565
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/WS_LS151.txt

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