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St. Joseph, MO    Fri Nov 13, 2009    USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News

St. Joseph, Stockyards Sheep and Goat Auction Report for 11/12/2009

Receipts:  972   Last Month:  930    Last Year:  1001

   Compared to last month, demand was very good with the holiday seasons fast 
approaching.  Slaughter lambs sold 4.00-7.00 higher with slaughter ewes trading 
mostly 3.00-5.00 higher on a light test.  Slaughter kid goats were sharply higher 
trading mostly 15.00-25.00 higher than last month with slaughter nannies selling 
with a higher undertone and replacement nannies trading mostly firm to 5.00 
higher.  Supply included near 35 percent sheep and 65 percent goats.  Prices 
quoted per cwt unless otherwise noted.  Note:  The Sheep and Goat Auction is held 
the 2nd Thursday of each Month, start time is at 6:00 p.m.

SHEEP-

   Slaughter Lambs:  Choice and Prime 1-3  97-128 lbs 92.00-99.50; few 73-83 lbs 
114.00-120.00.

   Feeder Lambs:  Medium and Large 1-2 pkg haired lambs 36 lbs 80.00. 

   Slaughter Ewes:  Utility and Good 1-2 few 135-185 lbs 36.00-40.00; pkg haired 
ewes 81 lbs 52.00. 

   Replacement Ewes: lot 4-6 years w/baby lambs 80.00 per pair; lot 2-3 years 
bred 83 lbs 48.00 per head.  

GOATS-

   Slaughter Kids:  Selection 1  50-71 lbs 126.00-140.00.  Selection 1-2  53-85 
lbs 112.00-122.50.  Section 3 pkgs 61 lbs 107.00.

   Slaughter Nannies:  Selection 1-2  80-175 lbs 52.50-67.50.  Selection 2  75-
150 lbs 40.00-48.00.

   Slaughter Billies:  Selection 1-2 few 65-165 lbs 70.00-80.00. 

   Replacement Billies:  Selection 1 individual 135 lbs 165.00; couple 125-135 
lbs 97.50-107.50 per head.

   Replacement Nannies:  Selection 1  90-163 lbs 80.00-95.00 per head; 68-110 lbs 
70.00-80.00 cwt.  Selection 1-2  113-125 lbs 65.00-75.00 per head.  Selection 2  
90 lbs 45.00 cwt.

   Stocker/Feeder Kids:  Selection 1  37-39 lbs 118.00-120.00.  Selection 2 pkg 
38 lbs 108.00. 

Source:  USDA-Missouri Dept of Ag Market News, St, Joseph, MO
         Greg Harrison, Market Reporter 
         816-238-0678 or 816-676-7000
         24 Hour Market Report 1-573-522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SJ_LS310.txt

         For more Livestock Market News:
         www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews 

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