SA_LS85021 San Angelo, TX Wed Apr 17, 2024 USDA Market News National Sheep Summary for Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Compared to last week at Sioux Falls, SD traditional slaughter lambs 1.00 higher, lighter weights 13.00-30.00 lower; slaughter ewes 3.00 lower. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3: Sioux Falls: wooled and shorn 125-150 lbs 222.50-238.00; 155-165 lbs 205.00-211.00. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: Sioux Falls: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 280.00-305.00; 60-70 lbs 265.00-285.00; 70-80 lbs 255.00-270.00; 80-90 lbs 250.00- 275.00; 90-100 lbs 275.00-295.00. hair 50-60 lbs 245.00- 280.00; 60-70 lbs 235.00-247.50; 83 lbs 275.00. Slaughter Ewes: Sioux Falls: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 85.00-105.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 75.00-105.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 65.00-85.00; Cull 1 45.00-60.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: Sioux Falls: 21 lbs 300.00; 40-50 lbs 300.00-315.00. hair 33 lbs 270.00. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: Sioux Falls: no test. Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 25,000 compared with 25,000 last week and 28,000 for the same period last year. Source: USDA-LPG Market News, San Angelo, Texas Rebecca Sauder, 325-450-4265 www.ams.usda.gov/lpgmn