Daily Lamb Carcass Market Report

DES MOINES - May 9/08 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest daily summary of carlot trading volumes in lamb carcasses by weight class and quality.

NATIONAL DAILY LAMB CARCASS REPORT

This report is based on information provided by companies
that agreed to continue to participate in Livestock
Mandatory Reporting on a voluntary basis.

Negotiated sales for delivery within 14 calendar days,
FOB Plant basis.

Compared to last week: Carcass Lamb 45-55# 6.16 lower,
55# up .04-1.93 higher.

DAILY CHOICE AND PRIME, YG 1-4             Head  1,068

Weight                Head                      Wt Avg
45-DN                   17                      357.15
45-55#                  49                      285.93
55-65#                 147                      218.18
65-75#                 136                      208.03
75-85#                 219                      198.86
85-UP                  500                      188.02

* SAT-FRI  CHOICE AND PRIME,  YG  1-4      Head  6,435

Weight                Head                      Wt Avg
45-DN                  106                      297.32
45-55#                 299                      244.81
55-65#                 854                      227.70
65-75#               1,169                      205.56
75-85#               1,768                      199.95
85-UP                2,239                      188.62

Source:      USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA

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