Easter is one of the strongest demand windows for consumption of fresh lamb.  Ethnic groups have traditionally been some of the best customers, but things may be changing.  That's according to Dave Johnson, Vice President of Marketing for the Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association in Baraboo.

Johnson says while lamb and goat prices remain strong, it's not like it was 3-4 years ago.

Johnson's also keeping a watchful eye on what's happening with the cattle market too.  Supplies of cattle are tight because of the drought that struck the mid-section of the U.S. last year -  forcing a lot of livestock owners to market/sell more cattle than they may have wanted. Demand for beef remains strong, but Johnson says it'll take some time rebuild the herd overall.

Easter is one of the strongest demand windows for consumption of fresh lamb.  Ethnic groups have traditionally been some of the best customers, but things may be changing.  That's according to Dave Johnson, Vice President of Marketing for the <a href="https://www.equitycoop.com/index.cfm?show=10&amp;mid=191">Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association </a>in Baraboo.
Johnson says while lamb and goat prices remain strong, it's not like it was 3-4 years ago.
Johnson's also keeping a watchful eye on what's happening with the cattle market too.  Supplies of cattle are tight because of the drought that struck the mid-section of the U.S. last year -  forcing a lot of livestock owners to market/sell more cattle than they may have wanted. Demand for beef remains strong, but Johnson says it'll take some time rebuild the herd overall.

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