Colfax Sheep Auction: August 16, 2014

by | Aug 18, 2014 | Colfax Sheep Auctions

COLFAX, Iowa – The August 16 Sheep and Goat market in Colfax had a good run of 626 head of sheep and 61 head of goats, with goats at heavier weights than the prior week. Feeder lambs fetched the day’s high average price at $1.77/lb, while fed lambs brought in $1.51/lb. Prices on goats ranged from $108-$167.50/head.

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Sheep: 626 head
Weight Price
30-40 pounds N/A
40-50 pounds N/A
50-60 pounds N/A
60-70 pounds $2.06/lb
70-80 pounds $1.86/lb
80-90 pounds $1.55/lb
90-100 pounds $1.63/lb
100-110 pounds $1.51/lb
110-120 pounds $1.50/lb
120-130 pounds $1.51/lb
130-140 pounds $1.51/lb
140-150 pounds $1.52/lb
150+ pounds N/A
Goats: 61 head
Weight Price
30-45 pounds $77.50/hd
45-60 pounds $108/hd
60-75 pounds $140/hd
76-90 pounds $145/hd
91-105 pounds $167.50/hd