SA_LS85021 San Angelo, TX Wed Jun 12, 2024 USDA Market News National Sheep Summary for Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Compared to last week at Sioux Falls, SD slaughter lambs 2.00-19.00 higher; slaughter ewes steady, instances 5.00 higher. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3: Sioux Falls: wooled and shorn 120-155 lbs 211.00-229.00. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: Sioux Falls: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 247.50-265.00; 64 lbs 250.00; 70-80 lbs 245.00-270.00; 80-90 lbs 210.00-232.50; 90-100 lbs 217.50-237.00; 100-110 225.00-234.00; 110-120 lbs 220.00-230.00. hair 36 lbs 225.00; 60-70 lbs 215.00- 225.00. Slaughter Ewes: Sioux Falls: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 85.00-105.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 80.00-100.00, hair 60.00-65.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 40.00- 65.00; Cull 1 70.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: Sioux Falls: no test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: Sioux Falls: no test. Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 22,000 compared with 24,000 last week and 23,000 for the same period last year. Source: USDA-LPG Market News, San Angelo, Texas Rebecca Sauder, 325-450-4265 www.ams.usda.gov/lpgmn