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Saturday, May 17, 2008


 

JC_LS324 Jefferson City, MO Fri May 16, 2008 MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards Mexico, MO Sheep and Goat Auction for 05/15/08 Receipts: 271 Last week 259 Supply was moderate and demand was moderate to good. The supply was 88 percent sheep and 12 percent goats. Sheep prices per hundred weight and goats prices per head basis. SHEEP: 239 head (prices per hundred weight) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Slaughter Lambs: few pkgs Choice and Prime 2-3 70-95 lbs 115.00-125.00 Small pkgs Choice 2-3 55-100 lbs 107.00-117.00; pkg 118 lbs 114.00 and Pkg 139 lbs 99.00. hair lambs: 45-75 lbs 105.00-116.00. Feeder Lambs: hair lambs 35-40 lbs 102.00-106.00 Slaughter Ewes: utility and good 2-4 125-250 lbs 17.00-27.00, pkg hair 109 lbs 27.00 Replacement Ewes: pkg Medium and Large 1-2 2-4yrs 142 lbs 31.00, Few hair 2-4yrs 75-90 lbs 35.00-39.00. Slaughter Bucks: ind 310 lbs 22.00, few hair 115-210 lbs 23.00 GOATS: 32 head (prices per head) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Slaughter Kids: Selection 1-2 few 50-65 lbs 72.00-80.00; pkg 43 lbs 60.00; pkg 30 lbs 40.00. Feeder/Replacement Kids: few Selection 2-3 30-35 lbs 18.00-23.00 Nannies: Selection 1-2 few 105-155 lbs 44.00-64.00; Selection 3 few 65-145 lbs 30.00-60.00; pkg pygmy 57 lbs 20.00 Billies: absent Source: MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Mexico, Mo Roger Parker, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618 24 hour recorded report 573-522-9244 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS324 0730cdt md .


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