### Question
How is the term prior slaughter week defined?


### Answer
The term **prior slaughter week** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1635a* as the following:

> the Monday through Sunday prior to a reporting day

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1635a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER II-LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING > Part A-Purpose; Definitions**

