Lamb Carcass Cutout Report

DES MOINES - Mar 11/15 - SNS -- Yields of each cut of meat are summarized for the U.S. national market by the USDA.

USDA ESTIMATED NATIONAL LAMB CARCASS CUTOUT
Based on 5-Day Rolling weighted average FOB plant prices collected under
Mandatory Price Reporting and industry yields.  Values reflect U.S.
dollars per 100 pounds.
      CUTS                         FOB PRICE    CHANGE   %CARCASS     LBS
      FORESADDLE
204   RACK, 8-RIB MEDIUM              803.55       2.84    11.00%     7.92
209   BREAST **                       209.43       0.28     8.32%     5.99
207   SHOULDERS, SQ-CUT               296.07       1.42    23.65%    17.03
210   FORESHANK                       409.69       1.05     3.97%     2.86
      NECK **                         169.47       1.80     2.22%     1.60
      HINDSADDLE
232   LOINS, TRIMMED 4X4              514.68       0.07    11.04%     7.95
232E  FLANK UNTRIMMED **              122.01       1.39     3.61%     2.60
233A  LEG, TROTTER OFF                361.61      -3.01    31.93%    22.99
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      GROSS CARCASS VALUE:            372.55      -0.15    95.74%    68.93
FORESADDLE VALUE                      398.42       1.53    49.16%    35.40
HINDSADDLE VALUE                      379.32      -1.94    46.58%    33.54
Carcass value less process/packaging per cwt cost of   $33.75
      NET CARCASS VALUE               338.80      -0.15
* Shrink and trim of  3.07  lb's not reflected in cutout value
* Based on Actual Federally Inspected Slaughter Carcass Weight
  of 72.00 lbs. for W/E      02/21/2015 , 1.00 lbs heavier than last week.
**Includes Fresh and Frozen Product
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Source:       USDA Market News Service, St. Joseph, MO

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