LN_LS320 New Holland, PA Mon Feb 06, 2012 USDA-PA Dept of Ag Market News New Holland Sales Stables - New Holland, PA Sheep and Goat Weighted Average for Monday, February 06, 2012 Sheep/Lamb Receipts: 1120 Last week: 1396 Year Ago: 1395 Goat Receipts: 1458 Last week: 1271 Year Ago: 838 ***Report format change: Traditional markets refer to lambs that are subjected to USDA carcass grading, and marketed through mainstream outlets. Non-Traditional markets refer to lambs destined for slaughter outside of what would be termed as traditional markets. *** Sheep and Lambs: A much lighter supply of slaughter lambs and ewes sold 5.00-10.00 higher with the exception of lambs weighing over 130 lbs which were mostly 10.00 lower. Demand good for lambs weighing less than 100 lbs but light for lambs weighing over 130 lbs. Slaughter supply consisted of 83 percent lambs, 8 percent slaughter ewes, and 9 percent miscellaneous stock. All sheep and lambs are destined for non-traditional markets. All sheep and lambs are sold by the hundred weight, on actual weights. Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional Markets: Wooled & Shorn Choice and Prime 2-3 40-60 lbs 265.00-310.00; 60-80 lbs 220.00-250.00; 80-90 lbs 204.00- 219.00; 90-110 lbs 175.00-190.00, Fancy 212.00; 110-130 lbs 174.00-188.00; 130-150 lbs 146.00-161.00; 150.00-200 lbs 126.00-141.00. Wooled & Shorn Choice 2-3 40-60 lbs 218.00-228.00; 60-80 lbs 197.00-217.00; 80-90 185.00- 200.00; 90-110 lbs 155.00-170.00; 110-130 lbs 134.00-149.00; 130-150 144.00- 152.00. Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3: Medium Flesh 120-160 lbs 103.00-116.00; 160-200 lbs 96.00-111.00. Utility 1-2: Thin Flesh 120-160 lbs 96.00-111.00. Slaughter Goats: Compared to last week's sale, all classes of slaughter goats were mostly steady. A higher percentage of lower quality goats was noted. All goats are sold by the head, on estimated weights. Goat supply consisted of 70 percent kids, 12 percent nannies, 6 percent billies, and 12 miscellaneous. All goats are sold by the head, on estimated weights. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 40-60 lbs 115.00-138.00; 60-80 lbs 126.00- 160.00; 80-100 lbs 143.00-159.00; 100-110 lbs 148.00-163.00. Selection 2 50- 60 lbs 90.00-105.00; 60-80 lbs 105.00-144.00; 80-90 lbs 133.00-145.00; 90-100 127.00-138.00. Selection 3 30-40 lbs 53.00-65.00; 40-60 lbs 56.00-79.00; 60- 80 lbs 85.00-101.00. Slaughter Nannies/Does: Selection 1 80-130 lbs 130.00-145.00; 130-180 lbs 144.00-159.00. Selection 2 80-130 lbs 120.00-134.00. Selection 3 50-80 lbs 77.00-93.00; 80-130 lbs 91.00-104.00. Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 150-250 lbs 202.00-217.00. Selection 2 100-150 lbs 146.00-161.00; 150-250 lbs 170.00-185.00. Source: USDA Dept. of Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, PA Levi Geyer, OIC / Cell 202-744-6499 Josh Hasty, Market Reporter/Office 717-354-2391 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS145.txt For all USDA Livestock and Grain market reports: www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews 2015 jh