Colfax Sheep Auction: August 2, 2014

by | Aug 4, 2014 | Colfax Sheep Auctions

COLFAX, Iowa – The August 2nd Sheep and Goat market in Colfax had a good run of 467 head of sheep and 49 head of goats; significantly fewer goats than the prior week. Feeder lambs fetched the day’s high average price at $2.03/lb, while fed lambs brought in $1.53/lb. Prices on goats ranged from $70-$97.50/head.

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Sheep: 467 head
Weight Price
30-40 pounds N/A
40-50 pounds N/A
50-60 pounds $2.37/lb
60-70 pounds $2.71/lb
70-80 pounds $1.81/lb
80-90 pounds $1.75/lb
90-100 pounds $1.52/lb
100-110 pounds $1.53/lb
110-120 pounds $1.51/lb
120-130 pounds $1.54/lb
130-140 pounds $1.54/lb
140-150 pounds $1.54/lb
150+ pounds N/A
Goats: 49 head
Weight Price
30-45 pounds $70/hd
45-60 pounds $97.50/hd
60-75 pounds N/A
76-90 pounds N/A