What a difference a week makes!

Compared with last Monday, lambs in the 40 to 80 lb. weight range sold $20 to $30 higher at New Holland Sales Stables (PA). 1,977 lambs were sold compared to a record-setting 3,940 the previous week. Slaughter sheep also sold nearly $10 higher than last Monday. The sale report noted a big improvement in quality of consignments as compared to the previous week.

Compared to last Monday, slaughter kids sold $6 to $10 higher. Demand was best for heavier goats. 1,060 goats were sold compared to 2,582 the previous week. All goats were sold by the head with estimated weights.

New Holland (PA) Monday Sale Report