Sheep -Lamb
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Sheep -Lamb
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Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts, agricultural news services, individuals involved in the industry as well as USDA NASS and AMS reports.
Sheep and Lamb
The estimated sheep and lamb harvest last week was 40,000 head for the third consecutive week, making it 4,000 more than last year. The cutout value was $514.01 last Friday compared to $498.72 the previous week. Cash lambs and market ewes were both called firm. New crop lambs were higher, selling from $200 -$238/cwt.
