Supply squeeze drives sheep and goat prices higher

  • PICTURED ARE Sheep in a grassy field. The sheep and goat market has experienced typical seasonal supply and demand forces that are driving prices higher. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller and Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife
    PICTURED ARE Sheep in a grassy field. The sheep and goat market has experienced typical seasonal supply and demand forces that are driving prices higher. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller and Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife
  • PICTURED ARE Goats climbing on a rocky mound. The sheep and goat market has experienced typical seasonal supply and demand forces that are driving prices higher. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller and Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife
    PICTURED ARE Goats climbing on a rocky mound. The sheep and goat market has experienced typical seasonal supply and demand forces that are driving prices higher. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller and Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife

    Texas sheep and goat producers are seeing strong prices this spring as seasonal supply patterns tighten markets while demand remains steady, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

    Premium lamb and goat prices at Texas sale barns recently exceeded $4 per pound and in some cases, approached $5 per pound, said Jake Thorne, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension sheep and goat program specialist an…