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Raleigh, NC Thu Apr 04, 2012   USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News

Powell Livestock Market, Smithfield, NC
Goat and Sheep Auction Report 
 
Receipts:  	Goats: 102         Last Sales:   Goats: 277
		Sheep: 21                        Sheep: 21
	
Prices are per head, weights estimated.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: 

Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 45.00-57.50, 20-40 lbs 57.50-85.00, 40-60 lbs 90.00-
160.00, 60-80 lbs 145.00-197.50; Selection 2 under 20 lbs 32.50-40.00, 20-40 lbs 40.00-
57.50; Selection 3 40-60 lbs 50.00.

Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 lbs 132.50-160.00; Selection 3 60-80 lbs 45.00.

Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 97.50-110.00, 70-100 lbs 110.00-122.50, 100-140 lbs 
147.50; Selection 2 50-70 lbs 72.50-82.50, 70-100 lbs 87.50-100.00,; Selection 3 50-70 
lbs 40.00-60.00.

Wethers:  Selection 1 70-100 lbs 177.50-180.00; Selection 2 70-100 lbs 145.00.

Bucks/Billies:  Selection 1 70-100 lbs 127.00-147.50, 100-150 lbs 177.50, 150-250 lbs 
190.00; Selection 2 70-100 lbs 117.50-127.00; Selection 3 70-100 lbs 50.00-77.50.

Sheep, per head: Slaughter lambs: Good 20-60 lbs 85.00; Choice & Prime 20-60 lbs 67.50-
132.50, 60-100 lbs 160.00, 100-140 lbs 160.00.  Ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 90.00-137.50; 
Utility 80-100 lbs 80.00; Cull 60-120 lbs 32.50-60.00.  Rams 100-200 lbs 157.50.

Source: Randy Martin
        North Carolina Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC
        919-707-3154
        www.ncagprices.org