Report Date: 3/20/2017
JC_LS320
Jefferson City, MO Mon Mar 20, 2017 MO Dept of Ag/USDA Market News
Fruitland - Fruitland Livestock Auction
Monthly Sheep and Goat Report for 3/17/2017
Receipts: 495 Month Ago: 352 Year Ago: 506
******Sheep and goat sale is on the third Friday of the month at 10:00 am******
Compared to last month, feeder lambs sold 10.00 higher, slaughter lambs sold
steady; slaughter ewes traded 4.00 higher; few slaughter rams 3.00 lower.
Slaughter billies sold 5.00 lower; nannies sold 17.00 higher, slaughter kids
sold steady, few feeder kids sold 28.00 higher and yearlings scarce; Demand
uneven and supply light. Sheep made up approximately 74 percent of the
offering, 26 percent goats.
***Prices quoted are per cwt. unless otherwise noted.***
Sheep: 365 head
Slaughter lambs: Choice 1-2 42-70 lbs, 255.00.00-287.50; 95-105 lbs 155.00-
180.00.
Yearling: Choice 1 few 80-125 lbs 155.00-180.00.
Feeder lambs: Choice 1-2 27-42 lbs, 225.00-255.00.
Slaughter ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 few 85-170 lbs, 102.00-122.50.
Slaughter rams: Utility and Good 2-3 few 145-215 lbs 110.00-117.50.
Replacement ewes: Good few 100-140 lbs 132.50-195.00. Ewes with lambs
180.00-300.00 per pair.
Replacement Rams: Good few 145-190 lbs 135.00-190.00.
Goats: 130 head ***All goats price per Hundred weight****
Kid: Selection 1 45-67 lbs 245.00-285.00; Fancy 40-50 lbs 295.00-310.00;
70-80 lbs 190.00-225.00. Selection 2-3 25-61 lbs 185.00-197.50.
Yearlings: Selection 1-2 Scarce:
Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 60-115 lbs, 127.50-155.00.
Billies: Bulk medium flesh few 125-175 lbs, 125.00-150.00.
Replacement Billies: Scarce:
Replacement Classes Nannies: Selection 1-2 75-105.00 lbs 145.00-197.00.
Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 1-2 few 25-37 lbs 245.00-267.50.
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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