GX_LS321 Springfield, IL Thu Apr 7, 2016 USDA-IL Ag. Market News **Due to reporters absence this auction was not covered. This is a copy of the last report.** Arthur Sheep and Goat Auction, Arthur, IL Weighted Average Report for 02/08/2016 Receipts: 135 No market comparison as last few auctions have not been reported. Active trade and good demand was noted in all slaughter categories. Slaughter lambs accounted for 32 percent of the offering; slaughter ewes 16 percent; slaughter kids 17 percent; slaughter nannies 16 percent; feeder kids 16 percent; and other goats 3 percent. All goats based on actual weights on a per head basis. Slaughter Lambs Wooled Choice 2-3 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 53-58 56 225.00-245.00 235.45 1 65 65 230.00 230.00 1 75 75 212.00 212.00 13 90-98 97 157.00-185.00 183.01 11 110-125 120 140.00-160.00 143.79 4 138 138 140.00 140.00 Slaughter Lambs Wooled Good 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 65 65 160.00 160.00 4 100-108 106 140.00 140.00 Slaughter Ewes Good 2-3 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 75 75 73.00 73.00 4 95 95 130.00 130.00 Bred 8 92-145 116 69.00-90.00 82.38 1 120 120 117.00 117.00 Yearlings 4 115-190 156 68.00-83.00 76.44 2 160 160 112.00 112.00 Yearlings Slaughter Bucks Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 190 190 94.00 94.00 1 240 240 66.00 66.00 Slaughter Kids Selection 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 6 40-48 44 122.00-142.00 131.63 Boer Cross 3 60 60 175.00-182.00 177.33 Boer Cross Slaughter Kids Selection 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 38 38 64.00 64.00 5 40-48 44 85.00-122.00 103.20 3 60-65 62 140.00-162.00 147.73 Slaughter Nannies/Does Selection 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 15 15 147.00 147.00 Boer Cross 2 155 155 165.00-185.00 175.00 Boer Cross Slaughter Nannies/Does Selection 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 9 50-65 56 75.00-99.00 89.32 5 98-115 107 135.00-148.00 141.97 Slaughter Bucks/Billies Selection 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 155-190 172 225.00-245.00 236.01 Boer Cross Slaughter Bucks/Billies Selection 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 80 80 210.00 210.00 1 125 125 190.00 190.00 Feeder Kids Selection 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 13 10-15 14 11.00-27.00 22.03 6 20 20 22.00-30.00 27.33 Source: Livestock and Grain Market News, Springfield IL Van Cruit - Reporter phone: 217-782-4925 or toll free in IL 888-458-4787 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GX_LS321.txt 2225 .