Report Date: 5/19/2014
JC_LS320
Jefferson City, MO Mon May 19, 2014 MO Dept of Ag/USDA Market News
Fruitland- Fruitland Livestock Auction
Monthly Sheep and Goat Report for 5/16/2014
Receipts: 477 Last Month: 668 Year Ago: 963
Compared to last month, feeder lambs sold 10.00 lower; slaughter lambs sold
steady to 2.00 higher; slaughter ewes traded 10.00 lower; slaughter rams not well
tested. Slaughter billies sold 18.00 higher, nannies sold steady to 3.00 higher,
slaughter kids sold 18.00 higher, feeder kids sold 10.00 lower and yearlings in
light supply; Demand uneven and supply light. Sheep made up approximately
70 percent of the offering, 30 percent goats.
Prices quoted are per cwt unless otherwise noted.
Slaughter lambs: Choice 1 43-71 lbs, 162.50-170.00; 77-92 lbs 150.00-155.00. Choice 2 70-73 lbs 135.00-150.00. Yearling: few 75-115 lbs 99.00-110.00.
Feeder lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 28-37 lbs, 120.50-140.00.
Slaughter ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 185-225 lbs, 60.00-72.50. Cull 89-130 lbs, 40.00-55.00.
Replacement ewes: Utility and Good 1-2 few 66-120 lbs 88.00-122.00.
Goats:
Kid: Selection 1 42-75 lbs 200.50-235.00. Selection 1-2 40-60 lbs, 187.50-195.00. Yearlings: Selection 1-2 few 100-140 lbs 110.00-125.00.
Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 78-170 lbs, 90.00-120.00. Selection 2 78-130 lbs, 75.00-85.00.
Billies: Selection 1-2 few 75-98 lbs, 120.00-125.00.
Replacement Classes: Selection 1-2 Does/Nannies few 90-126 lbs, 132.50-145.00.
Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 1-2 25-40 lbs 127.50-162.50. Selection 3 28-30 lbs 112.50-120.00.
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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