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St. Joseph, MO Fri, February 22, 2019 USDA Market News
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 897.70 3.92 11.50% 8.05
209 BREAST ** 212.45 3.37 7.64% 5.35
207 SHOULDERS, SQ-CUT 272.24 1.74 24.00% 16.80
210 FORESHANK 420.33 -4.24 3.45% 2.42
NECK ** 184.09 3.37 2.33% 1.63
HINDSADDLE
232 LOINS, TRIMMED 4X4 515.03 8.43 11.07% 7.75
232E FLANK UNTRIMMED ** 120.23 -3.19 3.20% 2.24
233A LEG, TROTTER OFF 366.64 6.76 31.28% 21.90
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GROSS CARCASS VALUE: 379.14 4.00 94.47% 66.13
FORESADDLE VALUE 416.18 2.16 48.92% 34.24
HINDSADDLE VALUE 385.39 6.47 45.55% 31.89
Carcass value less process/packaging per cwt cost of $48.45
NET CARCASS VALUE 330.69 4.00
* Shrink and trim of 3.87 lb's not reflected in cutout value
* Based on Actual Federally Inspected Slaughter Carcass Weight
of 70.00 lbs. for W/E 01/26/2019 , 1.00 lbs heavier than last week.
**Includes Fresh and Frozen Product
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Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Division, St. Joseph, MO
816-676-7000 email: stjoe.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov
www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain
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