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Jefferson City, MO    Tue Nov 02, 2009    MO Dept of Ag/USDA Market News

Koshkonong- Oregon County Goat and Sheep Market
Goat and Sheep Report for 10/31/2009

Receipts:  165    last month:  306    year ago:  

Compared to last month all classes of goats and sheep sold steady to 10.00 
higher. Demand was moderate to good, with a moderate to light. Offerings were 
made up of 92 percent goats and 8 percent sheep. All goats and sheep graded by 
MO Dept of Ag-USDA Graders and bought per cwt. based on in-weights at the buying 
station. Next scheduled market date will be Saturday Nov 28th. The station will 
be open to accept goats from 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. All prices per cwt.

Slaughter Classes:
Goats:
   Kids: Selection 1 45-60 lbs 120.00, 61-80 lbs 115.00. Selection 1-2 81 lbs 
and over 75.00. Selection 2 45-60 lbs 110.00, 61-80 lbs 95.00. Selection 3 
45-60 lbs 85.00.

   Feeder Kids:  Selection 1-2 20-44 lbs 85.00.`

   Slaughter Does/Nannies:  Selection 1-2 45.00-50.00; Selection 3 
Selection 3 15.00. any grade yearling 50.00.

   Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1-2 80-105 lbs 60.00, Selection 3 45.00.

Sheep:
   Slaughter Lambs: hair lambs 80 lbs and under Choice and Prime 2-4 
85.00-95.00. 

   Feeder Lambs: not tested

   Slaughter Ewes:  not tested

   Slaughter Rams:  not tested

Source: MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Koshkonong, MO
        Tony Hancock and Mark Kennedy, Market Reporter (573) 751-5618
        Market News Hotline 1-573-522-9244
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS321.txt

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