LN_LS322
New Holland, PA Mon Feb 13, 2012 USDA-PA Dept of Ag Market News
New Holland Sales Stables - New Holland, PA
Sheep and Goat Weighted Average for Monday, February 13, 2012
Sheep/Lamb Receipts: 1355 Last week: 1120 Year Ago: 1157
Goat Receipts: 1269 Last week: 1458 Year Ago: 1523
***Report format change: Traditional markets refer to lambs that are
subjected to USDA carcass grading, and marketed through mainstream outlets.
Non-Traditional markets refer to lambs destined for slaughter outside of what
would be termed as traditional markets. ***
Sheep and Lambs: When compared to last week's sale slaughter lambs sold very
firm. Heavier weight lambs weighing over 100 lbs were sharply higher, up to
40.00 higher. Ewes sold steady to 5.00 higher. Demand good with active trade.
Slaughter supply consisted of 86 percent lambs, 8 percent slaughter ewes, and
6 percent miscellaneous stock. All sheep and lambs are destined for non-
traditional markets. All sheep and lambs are sold by the hundred weight, on
actual weights.
NON-TRADITIONAL:
Slaughter Lambs Wooled & Shorn Choice and Prime 2-3
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
11 50-60 58 256.00-260.00 259.31
108 60-70 65 242.00-258.00 250.28
8 60-70 63 272.00-277.00 275.81 Fancy
36 70-80 70 235.00-250.00 244.25
65 80-90 84 215.00-230.00 223.53
44 90-110 102 200.00-215.00 206.17
32 110-130 111 206.00-220.00 212.90
15 130-150 137 185.00-200.00 195.11
Slaughter Lambs Wooled & Shorn Choice 2-3
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
73 60-70 67 228.00-242.00 233.64
59 70-80 74 220.00-235.00 230.25
18 80-90 82 208.00-223.00 214.79
40 90-110 96 175.00-190.00 188.67
93 110-130 121 160.00-175.00 170.20
43 130-150 135 146.00-161.00 151.74
Slaughter Ewes Good 2-3: Medium Flesh
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
58 120-160 143 106.00-121.00 113.74
90 160-200 173 102.00-117.00 111.97
15 200-300 220 88.00-102.00 96.65
Slaughter Ewes Utility 1-2: Thin Flesh
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
49 120-160 138 104.00-120.00 112.95
Slaughter Goats: Compared to last week's sale, all classes of slaughter
goats were 5.00 to 10.00 higher with very good demand. Goat supply consisted
of 65 percent kids, 17 percent nannies, 6 percent billies, and 12
miscellaneous. All goats are sold by the head, on estimated weights.
Slaughter Kids Selection 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
12 40-50 43 109.00-124.00 112.45
18 50-60 55 125.00-140.00 138.39
8 50-60 54 152.00-158.00 154.94 Fancy
12 60-70 62 145.00-160.00 150.06
24 70-80 78 144.00-159.00 152.69
22 80-90 85 152.00-162.00 156.81
23 90-100 95 156.00-171.00 159.40
29 100-110 105 163.00-178.00 168.21
Slaughter Kids Selection 2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
15 40-50 44 90.00-104.00 101.08
22 50-60 56 103.00-118.00 112.13
18 60-70 64 112.00-122.00 120.30
16 70-80 75 119.00-134.00 129.17
28 80-90 85 126.00-142.00 131.13
Slaughter Kids Selection 3
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
19 30-40 32 50.00-61.00 56.13
21 40-50 44 64.00-76.00 70.34
23 50-60 53 69.00-82.00 76.29
27 60-70 61 74.00-89.00 81.21
Slaughter Nannies/Does Selection 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
32 80-130 115 140.00-155.00 148.55
26 130-180 150 152.00-167.00 157.02
Slaughter Nannies/Does Selection 2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
53 80-130 106 118.00-133.00 124.63
Slaughter Nannies/Does Selection 3
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
13 50-80 74 79.00-93.00 88.96
42 80-130 92 95.00-110.00 105.63
Slaughter Bucks/Billies Selection 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
19 100-150 127 178.00-193.00 184.50
14 150-250 173 218.00-240.00 221.90
Slaughter Bucks/Billies Selection 2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
26 100-150 123 145.00-165.00 155.59
7 150-250 160 165.00-181.00 175.11
Source: USDA Dept. of Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, PA
Levi Geyer, OIC / Cell 202-744-6499
Josh Hasty, Market Reporters/Office 717-354-2391
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