BL_LS351
Billings, MT    Fri   Nov 20, 2009     USDA Market News

Montana Direct Sheep
 
Receipts:  570    Last Week:  1,150    Last Year:  0
 
   Compared to last week:  Not enough sales to establish a market trend.  Trade 
activity light to mostly inactive.  Demand moderate to good with good buyers 
inquiry.  All sales FOB the weigh point with a 4 percent shrink or equivalent.

   Feeder Lambs:  Medium and Large 1-2: 90 lbs 98.00 Current FOB MT.  

   Slaughter Ewes:  No reported sales.

   Replacement Ewes:  No reported sales.
  
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_LS351.txt

0900m    djm





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