Colfax Sheep Auction: July 26, 2014

by | Jul 28, 2014 | Colfax Sheep Auctions

COLFAX, Iowa – The July 26 Sheep and Goat market in Colfax had a good run of 590 head of sheep and 247 head of goats, more sheep and goats than the prior week. Feeder lambs fetched the day’s high average price at $1.81/lb, while fed lambs brought in $1.52/lb. Prices on goats ranged from $175-$200/head. Several registered milking nannies also sold between $250-$260/head.

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Sheep: 590 head
Weight Price
30-40 pounds N/A
40-50 pounds N/A
50-60 pounds $2.10/lb
60-70 pounds $1.90/lb
70-80 pounds $1.79/lb
80-90 pounds $1.72/lb
90-100 pounds $1.55/lb
100-110 pounds $1.50/lb
110-120 pounds $1.51/lb
120-130 pounds $1.58/lb
130-140 pounds $1.53/lb
140-150 pounds $1.49/lb
150+ pounds N/A
Goats: 247 head
Weight Price
30-45 pounds $175/hd
45-60 pounds $200/hd
60-75 pounds N/A
76-90 pounds N/A