LN_LS320 New Holland, PA Mon Nov 16, 2009 USDA-PA Dept of Ag Market News New Holland Sheep and Goat Weighted Average for Monday, November 16, 2009 Sheep/Lamb Receipts: 2964 Last Week: 2361 Year Ago: 1870 Goat Receipts: 2096 Last Week: 1860 Year Ago: 1535 Sheep and Lambs: A heavy supply of slaughter lambs on offer due to the upcoming holiday. Compared to last Monday's sale, slaughter lambs weighing over 80 lbs sold mostly 5.00 higher, remainder of the lambs sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Bulk of the supply consisted of lambs weighing over 70 lbs. Trade active with moderate to good demand. A light supply of slaughter ewes sold 6.00 to 8.00 higher. All sheep and lambs are sold by the hundred weight, on actual weights. Slaughter Lambs: Wooled & Shorn Choice and Prime 2-3 40-50 lbs 130.00- 148.00; 50-60 lbs 132.00-146.00; 60-70 lbs 136.00-144.00, fancy 146.00-150.00; 70-80 lbs 124.00-138.00, fancy 140.00-156.00; 80-90 lbs 122.00-136.00; 90-110 lbs 110.00-128.00, fancy 136.00-152.00; 110-130 lbs 108.00-120.00, fancy 124.00- 130.00; 130-150 lbs 96.00-114.00, fancy 122.00-128.00; 150-200 lbs 84.00-102.00. Choice 2-3 40-50 lbs 116.00-130.00; 50-60 lbs 114.00-127.00; 60-70 lbs 110.00- 124.00; 70-80 lbs 107.00-118.00; 110-130 lbs 98.00-106.00; 150-200 lbs 84.00- 90.00. Good 1-2 40-50 lbs 104.00-110.00; 60-70 lbs 98.00-107.00; 70-80 lbs 92.00-101.00. Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3: Medium Flesh 120-160 lbs 54.00-66.00; 160-200 lbs 40.00-58.00; 200-300 lbs 36.00-46.00. Utility 1-2: Thin Fleshed 120-160 lbs 33.00-42.00; 160-200 lbs 30.00-36.00. Slaughter Goats: Compared to last Monday, all classes of goats sold higher. Slaughter kids sold mostly 5.00 higher with moderate demand and moderate trade. Slaughter nannies 5.00 to 8.00 higher. A heavy supply of billies sold mostly 10.00 higher. Slaughter whethers and yearlings sold steady to firm. All goats are sold by the head, on estimated weights. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 30-40 lbs 40.00-52.00, fancy 58.00; 40-50 lbs 50.00-60.00; 50-60 lbs 60.00-74.00; 60-70 lbs 66.00-84.00; 70-80 lbs 76.00- 92.00, fancy 108.00-114.00; 80-90 lbs 90.00-108.00, fancy 112.00-122.00; 90-100 lbs 102.00-115.00, fancy 120.00-128.00; 100-110 lbs 105.00-114.00; 110-120 lbs 108.00-126.00, fancy 132.00-138.00; 120-130 lbs 112.00-130.00, fancy 134.00- 142.00. Selection 2 30-40 lbs 32.00-40.00; 40-50 lbs 40.00-52.00; 50-60 lbs 52.00-62.00; 60-70 lbs 50.00-68.00; 70-80 lbs 64.00-72.00; 80-90 lbs 70.00- 80.00; 90-100 lbs 78.00-86.00. Selection 3 40-50 lbs 32.00-40.00; 60-70 lbs 40.00-48.00; 70-80 lbs 44.00-52.00. Slaughter Nannies/Does: Selection 1 80-130 lbs 60.00-72.00; 130-180 lbs 76.00-92.00. Selection 2 80-130 lbs 44.00-62.00. Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 138.00-150.00; 150-250 lbs 156.00-174.00. Selection 2 100-150 lbs 118.00-136.00; 150-250 lbs 140.00- 154.00. Source: USDA Dept. of Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, PA Levi Geyer, OIC / Cell 202-744-6499 Joe Massey, 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 2300e jm