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Des Moines, IA      Fri May 17,2013      USDA Market News

NATIONAL DAILY LAMB CARCASS REPORT

Compared to last week: Carcasses were mixed: Carcasses 45#
and lighter were lower; 45-65# 2.46-5.09 higher; 65# and
heavier .39 to 1.22 higher.  Market activity was slow on
light demand and moderate offerings. 
Negotiated sales for delivery within 14 calendar days,
FOB Plant basis.

DAILY CHOICE AND PRIME, YG 1-4             Head  2,033

Weight                Head                      Wt Avg
45-DN                   35                      463.37
45-55#   *Price not reported due to confidentiality*
55-65#                 204                      285.05
65-75#                 450                      257.61
75-85#                 576                      239.58
85-UP                  734                      215.60

* SAT-FRI  CHOICE AND PRIME,  YG  1-4      Head  5,655

Weight                Head                      Wt Avg
45-DN                  136                      415.28
45-55#                 187                      338.72
55-65#                 657                      289.74
65-75#               1,175                      256.86
75-85#               1,674                      238.61
85-UP                1,826                      215.06
*For more information, please visit www.ams.usda.gov/ConfidentialityGuidelines*

Source:      USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA
             515-284-4460    email:  desm.lgmn@usda.gov
             24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830
             http://www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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