National Sheep Summary

San Angelo, TX Wed Feb 19, 2025 USDA LPGMN National Sheep Summary for Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Compared to last week at Sioux Falls, SD slaughter lambs sharply higher and slaughter ewes firm. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3: Sioux Falls: wooled and shorn 135-145 lbs 172.00-180.00. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: Sioux Falls: wooled and shorn 53 lbs 335.00; 60 lbs 365.00; 80-90 lbs 305.00-340.00; 90-100 lbs 315.00-320.00. hair 58 lbs 360.00; 69 lbs 335.00.. Slaughter Ewes: Sioux Falls: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 85.00-95.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 100.00-110.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 90.00; Cull 1 75.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: Sioux Falls: 32 lbs 300.00. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: Sioux Falls: bred middle age 240.00/head. Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 21,000 compared to 26,000 last week and 24,000 last year. Source: USDA LPG, San Angelo, TX Rebecca Sauder 325-450-4265 www.ams.usda.gov/lpgmn