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Billings, MT          Mon   Apr 13, 2009          USDA Market News

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Public Auction Yards, Billings MT
Sheep and Hog Report for 04/13/09

Receipts:  1,959    Last Sale:  1,179    Year Ago:  1,462

   Compared to last month:  Feeder lambs lightly tested so market 
  trend was not established.  Slaughter ewes sold mostly 1.00-5.00 
higher on Good (Fleshy) ewes and steady to 4.00 lower on Utility 
(Medium) and Cull (Thin) ewes.  Slaughter buck had a light test, 
however a weak undertone was noted.  Slaughter and feeder goats had a
ood test but no trend determined due to a light test from previous 
sale.  Demand good to very good on most classes with active buyers 
participation.  Feeder lambs comprised 22 percent of the supply; 64 
percent slaughter ewes with the balance misc. sheep and goats.  
Next sheep sale will be on June 8, 2009.   

  Feeder Lambs:  Medium and Large 1-2:  75-90 lbs 106.50-117.50; 
100-110 lbs 92.75-104.50. Slaughter Ewes:  Good 2-3 (Fleshy): 
120-200 lbs 37.00-43.00; Good 3-4 (Fleshy):  145-210 lbs 
31.00-34.50.  Good and Utility 1-3 (Fleshy to Medium Flesh):
155-180 lbs 29.00-37.50.  Utility 1-2 (Medium Flesh):125-200 lbs 
22.00-30.00.  Cull and Utility 1-2 (Medium Flesh to Thin):  
125-240 lbs 19.00-25.00.  Cull 1 (Thin):  112-149 lbs 5.00-16.00.   

  Slaughter Bucks:  (Fleshy to Medium Flesh) 165-280 
lbs 21.50-26.50; (Thin Flesh) 165-215 lbs 6.00-17.00.     

Hogs This week:53    Last Sale:  75    Year Ago:  N/A
     
  Barrows and gilts:  US 1-3 40-295 lbs 45.50-48.00.  
 
  Sows:  US 1-3 350-625 lbs 29.00-39.00.
   
  Boars:  490-575 lbs 2.00-6.00.
            
Source:  USDA Livestock and Grain Market News, Billings, MT
         James M. Ward, OIC   406-657-6285
         Email:  billings.lgmn@usda.gov
         24 hr price information   406-657-6400
         www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNewsBL_LS320.txt

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