A WINTERY START to the new year as a significant system moved across the country with snow accumulations in some areas measured in feet and setting new records. For some this is a welcomed scene as much of the areas blanketed by the snow were woefully short of moisture last winter. This picture was taken in New Mexico.
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Slaughter Meat Goats Generally Lower In Most Markets This Week
Slaughter meat goat prices were generally lower in most markets this week with the exception of Goldthwaite where kids sold $10 higher. Also, Fredericksburg kids sold steady to higher. Hamilton kid goats sold $10 lower while San Angelo better quality kid goats were steady and plainer kids sold weak to $10 lower.
read morePlains Fed Cattle Trade Slow, Midwest Weather Partly Blamed
Panhandle fed cattle trade was slow at midweek. Weather and performance setbacks in the feedlots have caused delayed marketing’s and lighter weights. Live prices were up a dollar to $124 and dressed prices advanced to $197.
read moreLamb, Sheep Markets Back To Mixed Bag
Lamb and sheep markets returned to a mixed situation as markets worked into the routine of the new year. San Angelo called slaughter lambs and ewes firm and too few feeder lambs to call a trend. Fredericksburg called the lamb market there steady. Goldthwaite was quoted at $5-10 lower while Hamilton's market was steady to higher. Billings was called steady to $10 higher as compared to the last sale there almost a month ago.
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