JC_LS324
Jefferson City, MO    Mon Jul 06, 2009   MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards Mexico, MO
Sheep and Goat Auction for 07/02/09      

Receipts:  384     Last week:  181     Last year:  161                 

   Demand was moderate and supply was moderate.
The supply was 57 percent sheep and 43 percent goats.
Sheep prices per hundred weight and goats prices per head basis.

SHEEP:  218 head (prices per hundred weight)
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   Slaughter Lambs: 
     Choice and Prime 2-3 95-125 lbs 112.00-115.00                 
     Hair Lambs: 50-75 lbs 71.00-87.00            

   Feeder Lambs:
     Medium 1-2 38-42 lbs few 76.00-83.00               
     Hair Lambs: pkg 32 lbs 90.00, two pkgs 40-50 lbs 80.00-84.00

   Slaughter Ewes: 
     few Utility and Good 2-3 135-175 lbs 35.00-41.00          
     Hair Ewes: few 75-110 lbs 23.00-27.00       

   Slaughter Bucks: few Hair 140-160 lbs 35.00-37.00        

GOATS:  166 head (prices per head)
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   Slaughter Kids:  
     Selection 1-2 pkg 78 lbs 96.00, two pkgs 55 lbs 70.00     
                 2 few 60-65 lbs 75.00-85.00
               2-3 50-60 lbs 60.00-70.00
                 3 few 40-45 lbs 35.00-50.00
   Nannies:  
     Selection 2-3 80-100 lbs 48.00-64.00, 100-125 lbs 50.00-72.00

   Billies:  
     Selection 2 few 135-180 lbs 107.50-130.00

   Feeder/Replacement Kids: 
     Selection 1-2 pkg 36 lbs 48.00, pkg 22 lbs 32.00
               2-3 few 30-35 lbs 25.00-30.00, pkg 26 lbs 20.00

Source:  MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Mexico, MO
         Roger Parker, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
         24 hour recorded report 573-522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS324

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