Report Date: 5/22/2017
JC_LS320
Jefferson City Mon May 22, 2017 MO Dept of Ag/USDA Market News
Fruitland - Fruitland Livestock Auction
Monthly Sheep and Goat Report for 5/19/2017
Receipts: 647 Month Ago: 647 Year Ago: 486
******Sheep and goat sale is on the third Friday of the month at 10:00 am******
Compared to last month, feeder lambs sold 15.00 higher, slaughter lambs sold
steady; slaughter ewes traded 15.00 higher; few slaughter rams 10.00 higher.
Slaughter billies sold 10.00 lower; few nannies sold steady, slaughter kids
sold 22.00 higher, few feeder kids sold 10.00 lower and yearlings scarce; Demand
uneven and supply moderate. Sheep made up approximately 65 percent of the
offering, 35 percent goats.
***Prices quoted are per cwt. unless otherwise noted.***
Sheep: 460 head
Slaughter lambs: Choice 1-2 43-80 lbs, 185.00.00-210.00; few fancy 45-55
lbs 220.00-222.50.
Yearling: Choice 1 few 80-115 lbs 125.00-190.00.
Feeder lambs: Choice 1-2 20-38 lbs, 170.00-205.00.
Slaughter ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 few 72-180 lbs, 75.00-95.50.
Slaughter rams: Utility and Good 2-3 few 105-278 lbs 75.00-97.50.
Replacement ewes: Few 60-125 lbs 120.00-172.50; few reg. 85-125 lbs 182.50-
212.50.
Replacement Rams: Scarce:
Goats: 235 head ***All goats price per Hundred weight****
Kid: Selection 1 45-80 lbs 240.00-292.50.
Yearlings: Selection 1-2 Scarce:
Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 few 79-138 lbs, 115.00-135.00.
Billies: Bulk medium flesh few 135-175 lbs, 130.00-135.00.
Replacement Billies: Scarce:
Replacement Classes Nannies: Selection 1-2 65-145 lbs 135.00-160.00.
Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 1-2 few 20-46 lbs 150.00-202.00.
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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