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Raleigh, NC Thu May 16, 2012   USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News

Powell Livestock Market, Smithfield, NC
Goat and Sheep Auction Report 
 
Receipts:  	Goats: 68          Last Sales:   Goats: 132
		Sheep: 23                        Sheep: 30
	
Prices are per head, weights estimated.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: 

Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 35.00-40.00, 20-40 lbs 52.50-90.00, 40-60 lbs 85.00-
132.50, 60-80 lbs 130.00; Selection 2 20-40 lbs 45.00-50.00, 40-60 lbs 80.00-97.50.

Yearlings: Selection 1 100-120 lbs 222.00.

Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 100.00-110.00, 70-100 lbs 112.50-115.00, 100-140 lbs 
127.00-140.00; Selection 2 50-70 lbs 60.00-87.50, 70-100 lbs 90.00-92.50; Selection 3 
50-70 lbs 50.00-60.00.

Wethers:  Selection 2 125-150.00 lbs 162.50.

Bucks/Billies:  Selection 1 70-100 lbs 105.00, 100-150 lbs 160.00-200.00, 150-250 lbs 
212.50; Selection 2 100-150 lbs 167.50.

Sheep, per head: Choice & Prime 20-60 lbs 72.50-100.00, 60-100 lbs 100.00-130.00. Ewes: 
Good 100-200 lbs 100.00-140.00. Rams 100-200 lbs 135.00-175.00.

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