Market Summary - Week Ending October 31, 2003

Feeder Prices, Medium and Large 1-2, San Angelo, 40-60 lbs. for 122-131 $/cwt., 60-70 lbs. for 117-127 $/cwt., 70-80 lbs. for 107.50-115 $/cwt., 80-90 lbs. for 107-112 $/cwt.

Slaughter Prices - Negotiated, Live, wooled and shorn 84-98 $/cwt. for 115-150 lbs., dressed, 196 $/cwt. for 65-75 lbs. Slaughter Prices - Formula, 18,971 head (1) at 170-187 $/cwt. for 71.80 ave. lbs., 5,231 head at 165.79-180.95 $/cwt. for 79 ave. lbs.

Carcass Price, Choice and Prime, YG 1-4, 3,620 head at 45-75 lbs. for 178-191 $/cwt., 1,344 head at 75-85 lbs. for 178-183 $/cwt., 164 head at 85 lbs. and up for 176-179 $/cwt.

Boxed Lamb, weighted average prices ($/cwt.), Trimmed 4" Loins 413.63, Hotel rack (2) 475.53, Leg (trotter off) 195.62, Ground lamb 276.59.

Wool, Price ($/pound), Clean, Delivered, Grade 70s (19.15-20.59 um) 2.50-2.60, 64s (20.60-22.04 um) 2.35-2.50, 62s (22.05-23.49 um) 2.15-2.35, 60s (23.50-24.94 um) 1.90-2.20, 58s (24.95-26.39 um) 1.60-1.90.

(1) Prices reported for the two weight categories of the largest volume traded.

(2) Average of light, medium and heavy 8-Rib Rack.

(Source:USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service)

<< Back