Colfax Sheep Auction: August 23, 2014

by | Aug 25, 2014 | Colfax Sheep Auctions

COLFAX, Iowa – The August 23 Sheep and Goat market in Colfax had a good run of 485 head of sheep and 73 head of goats. Feeder lambs fetched the day’s high average price at $1.87/lb, while fed lambs brought in $1.52/lb. Prices on goats ranged from $130-$182.50/head. There will be no sale next week in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The next Colfax auction will be held September 6.

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Sheep: 485 head
Weight Price
30-40 pounds N/A
40-50 pounds N/A
50-60 pounds $2.32/lb
60-70 pounds $2.06/lb
70-80 pounds $1.91/lb
80-90 pounds $1.66/lb
90-100 pounds $1.59/lb
100-110 pounds $1.57/lb
110-120 pounds $1.52/lb
120-130 pounds $1.53/lb
130-140 pounds $1.54/lb
140-150 pounds $1.52/lb
150+ pounds N/A
Goats: 73 head
Weight Price
30-45 pounds N/A
45-60 pounds $130/hd
60-75 pounds $165/hd
76-90 pounds $175/hd
91-105 pounds $182.50/hd