GX_LS335 
Springfield, IL    Fri Feb 5, 2010    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Eastern Cornbelt Direct Sheep Weekly Report
(includes lambs sold in IL.,IN.,OH.,MI.)

Total sheep and lamb sales: 534   Last Week: 552    Year ago: 427

Compared to last week, slaughter lambs traded steady to 4.00 lower. 
Slaughter ewes traded steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter kid goats sold 5.00 
lower. Slaughter bucks sold 10.00 lower. Slaughter nannies traded steady. 
Demand was moderate to good with moderate offerings. This week's supply was 
made up of 47% lambs and 53% slaughter ewes; with an additional 750 head of 
goats.

Wooled Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3: 90-110 lbs 105.00-115.00; 110-
130 lbs 102.00. Good and Choice 1-2: 60-90 lbs 135.00.

Feeder lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: not tested.
 
Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3: 56.00-60.00.
Cull and Utility 1-2: 56.00.
                
Slaughter Goats (cwt.):
Kids: Selection 1: 40-60 lbs 150.00.
Selection 2: 40-60 lbs 145.00.
Yearlings: Not tested.
Bucks/Billies: Selection 2: 100-150 lbs 65.00.
Does/Nannies: Selection 2: 70-100 lbs 65.00.
Selection 3: 70-100 lbs 60.00.
      
This report covers sheep and lambs sold direct off the farm through local 
country stations. 

Note: receipts do not cover total movement in the area.

Source: USDA-Il. Dept. of Ag Market News Springfield Il. 217-782-4925
        Cassandra Paden, Market Reporter
        in state only toll free 888-458-4787
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/gx_ls335.txt

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