BL_LS320 Billings, MT Mon Apr 13, 2009 USDA Market News *** This report will be phased out in approximately 6 months and the information will be transferred to BL_LS350. If you have any question please refer to the phone number or email address at the bottom of this report. Thank you. *** Public Auction Yards, Billings MT Sheep and Hog Report for 04/13/09 Receipts: 1,959 Last Sale: 1,179 Year Ago: 1,462 Compared to last month: Feeder lambs lightly tested so market trend was not established. Slaughter ewes sold mostly 1.00-5.00 higher on Good (Fleshy) ewes and steady to 4.00 lower on Utility (Medium) and Cull (Thin) ewes. Slaughter buck had a light test, however a weak undertone was noted. Slaughter and feeder goats had a ood test but no trend determined due to a light test from previous sale. Demand good to very good on most classes with active buyers participation. Feeder lambs comprised 22 percent of the supply; 64 percent slaughter ewes with the balance misc. sheep and goats. Next sheep sale will be on June 8, 2009. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: 75-90 lbs 106.50-117.50; 100-110 lbs 92.75-104.50. Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3 (Fleshy): 120-200 lbs 37.00-43.00; Good 3-4 (Fleshy): 145-210 lbs 31.00-34.50. Good and Utility 1-3 (Fleshy to Medium Flesh): 155-180 lbs 29.00-37.50. Utility 1-2 (Medium Flesh):125-200 lbs 22.00-30.00. Cull and Utility 1-2 (Medium Flesh to Thin): 125-240 lbs 19.00-25.00. Cull 1 (Thin): 112-149 lbs 5.00-16.00. Slaughter Bucks: (Fleshy to Medium Flesh) 165-280 lbs 21.50-26.50; (Thin Flesh) 165-215 lbs 6.00-17.00. Hogs This week:53 Last Sale: 75 Year Ago: N/A Barrows and gilts: US 1-3 40-295 lbs 45.50-48.00. Sows: US 1-3 350-625 lbs 29.00-39.00. Boars: 490-575 lbs 2.00-6.00. Source: USDA Livestock and Grain Market News, Billings, MT James M. Ward, OIC 406-657-6285 Email: billings.lgmn@usda.gov 24 hr price information 406-657-6400 www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNewsBL_LS320.txt 1700m mjw .