Report Date: 2/24/2014
JC_LS320
Jefferson City, MO Mon Feb 24, 2014 MO Dept of Ag/USDA Market News
Fruitland- Fruitland Livestock Auction
Monthly Sheep and Goat Report for 2/21/2014
Receipts: 531 Last Month: 664 Year Ago: 572
Compared to last month, feeder lambs sold 20.00 higher, slaughter
lambs sold 20.00 lower. Slaughter ewes traded 3.00 lower, slaughter rams
not well tested. Slaughter billies sold 18.00 lower, nannies sold steady
to 2.00 lower, slaughter kids sold steady to 3.00 higher, feeder kids sold
15.00 higher and yearlings in light supply. Demand uneven and supply light.
Sheep made up approximately 62 percent of the offering, 38 percent goats.
Prices quoted are per cwt. unless otherwise noted.
Slaughter lambs: Choice 1 43-74 lbs, 197.50-222.50. Choice 2 49-72 lbs
177.50-185.00; few 82-95 lbs 150.00-160.00; 104-120 lbs 142.50-160.00.
Choice 3 49-65 lbs 162.50-171.00
Feeder lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 22-42 lbs, 192.50-237.50.
Slaughter ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 80-135 lbs, 22.50-72.50; culls
46.00-55.00.
Replacement ewes: Utility and good 1-2 few 62-105 lbs 87.50-102.50.
few pairs at 190.00-200.00 per pair.
Goats:
Kids: Selection 1 49-65 lbs 240.50-260.00; 70-98 lbs 220.00-232.50.
Selection 1-2 45-70 lbs, 190.00-202.50.
Yearlings: Slection 1-2 pkg 68 lbs 147.00.
Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 80-105 lbs, 105.00-115.00.
Replacement Classes: Selection 1-2 Does/Nannies few 95-120 lbs,
167.50-182.00. one pair at 182.50 per pair.
Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 1-2 30-40 lbs 185.00-220.00.
Selection 3 40-45 lbs 150.00-155.00.
Source: Missouri Dept of Ag/USDA Market News Service, Fruitland MO
Dennis Nagel, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
24 Hour Market Report 1-573-522-9244
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