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Amarillo, TX     Mon  May 12, 2008    USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News 

Mills County Commission Co - Goldthwaite, TX - Friday - 05/09/08 

Sheep and Goats: 1,807      Week Ago: 2,992      Year Ago: 3,946  
     
   Compared to last week: Stocker and feeder lambs no test.  Light weight 
slaughter lambs 8.00-10.00 lower, heavy weights steady on a light test.  Stocker 
and feeder goats no test.  Slaughter goats 5.00-7.00 lower.  Demand good.  
Supply included around 40 percent sheep including near 450 lambs.  Prices per 
CWT unless specified. 

Stock and Feeder: 
   Dorper Ewes: 56.00-85.00 per head; Pairs: few 35.00 per head.
   Dorper Bucks: 125.00-185.00 per head.
   Barbados Bucks: 100.00-200.00 per head. 

Slaughter Lambs: Choice: 110-150 lbs 82.00-85.00.
                 Good and Choice 1-3: 45-85 lbs 105.00-120.00. 
   Slaughter Bucks: 150-250 lbs 48.00-53.00.
   Barbados: Lambs: 45-80 lbs 90.00-105.00; Ewes: 60-95 lbs 42.00-55.00.

Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1: 40-60 lbs 130.00-144.50; 60-80 lbs 130.00-
144.00.
            Selection 2: 40-60 lbs 120.00-127.00, 60-80 lbs 120.00-130.00.
   Nannies: Selection 1: 80-130 lbs 40.00-55.00, few 59.00-60.00.
   Billies: 100-175 lbs 78.00-89.00.
   Muttons: Selection 1: 100-125 lbs 96.00-103.00.

Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1: 50-65 lbs fancy 146.00-151.00.
   Nannies: Selection 1: 80-125 lbs 55.00-80.00; Pairs: 30.00-43.00 per head.
   Billies: Selection 1: 100-200 lbs 94.00-104.00.

Source:  Texas Dept of Ag Market News-USDA Market News, Amarillo, TX
         806/372-6361 - email: amarillo.lgmn@usda.gov
         www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews

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