Expana Proposes Methodology Changes to the US Domestic Lamb Report: Elimination of LTL Carcass Quotes
September 2, 2026
Expana is proposing to discontinue all six less-than-truckload (LTL) carcass quotes, currently designated as US Lamb Expana Benchmark Prices (EBPs), from the US Domestic Lamb Report.
Expana is collecting feedback from market participants until September 16, 2026.
The proposed changes would be as follows:
| Description | Change Type | Code |
| UB Carcass Lamb – Y4+45/55 (LTL) EBP | Eliminate LTL | 194 |
| UB Carcass Lamb – Y4+55/65 (LTL) EBP | Eliminate LTL | 197 |
| UB Carcass Lamb – Y4+65/75 (LTL) EBP | Eliminate LTL | 200 |
| UB Carcass Lamb – Y4+75/85 (LTL) EBP | Eliminate LTL | 1937 |
| UB Carcass Lamb – Y4+85/95 (LTL) EBP | Eliminate LTL | 4828 |
| UB Carcass Lamb – Y4+95 up (LTL) EBP | Eliminate LTL | 25006 |
Expana proposes implementing these changes to the weekly assessments in Q4 2026, pending stakeholder feedback.
For feedback or suggestions on this proposal, please email [email protected] by September 16, 2026, and clearly state which market note your comments relate to, and if your comments are intended for publication by Expana.
Expana will acknowledge receipt of all comments by email.