Sheep and Goat Outlook JJ Jones Oklahoma State Extension

Sheep and Goat Inventory % Change Sheep All Sheep and Lambs 7,270,0007,050, % Breeding Ewes4,440,0004,280, % Goats Angora205,000185, % Dairy323,000335, % Meat2,590,0002,550, % Total3,118,0003,070, %

2009 Meat Goat Inventory (1000 Head) U.S. Total: 2,550,000 Head > 750, ,000 – 750,000 50,000 – 99,999 20,000 – 49,999 < 20,

U.S. Total Change: % Increased Stayed the Same Decreased N England % Change Meat Goats (1000 Head)

2008 Inspected Slaughter 1.New Jersey 240, % 4. Texas 41, % 3. Pennsylvania 41, % 9. New York 26, % 10. Tennessee 26, % 2. DE/MD 52, % 5. Illinois 40, % 6. California 36, % 7. Georgia 32, % 8. Florida 26, % U.S. Total: 670,709 head + 4.9%

Goat Meat Imports

40-60 Lbs Kid Prices San, Angelo, Texas

60-80 Lbs Kid Prices San Angelo, TX

80 – 100 Lbs Kid Prices San Angelo, TX

40-60 Lbs Kid Prices Perkins, OK

60-80 Lbs Kid Prices Perkins, OK

80 – 100 Lbs Kid Prices Perkins, OK

40-60 Lbs Kid Prices New Holland, PA

60-80 Lbs Kid Prices New Holland, PA

80 – 100 Lbs Kid Prices New Holland, PA

40-60 Lbs Kid Prices Perkins, OK & New Holland, PA

Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA/NASS

Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA/NASS

Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA/NASS

BREEDING EWES - ONE YEAR & OLDER JANUARY 1, 2009 (1000 Head) Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA/NASS New England States

Livestock Marketing Information Center

Conclusion Sheep numbers continue to decline Goat numbers are down, but I wouldn’t say they are declining. Goat prices have been good in ‘09 and should remain strong in ’10.