Past sale
Sheep and Goat Auction, Thursday, February 5, 2026
Report date Feb 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Feb 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 11:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Salem Stockyards - Sheep and Goat Auction - Salem, AR (AMS_3659)
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Thu, Nov 5Next sale
ThursdaySale day
No report was done last week. Demand good for all classes
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 40–50 | 42 | 13 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 40–50 | 42 | 22 | $410.00–440.00 | $415.67 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 30–40 | 35 | 3 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
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Feeder Goats: Kids per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 | 20–30 | 24 | 24 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
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| Selection 1 | 30–40 | 35 | 17 | $450.00–480.00 | $463.71 |
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| Selection 1Fancy | 40–50 | 45 | 3 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 | 20–30 | 29 | 7 | $405.00–450.00 | $437.46 |
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Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Spring | 100–150 | 132 | 6 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (4-6 yrs) · Winter | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Spring | 100–150 | 115 | 21 | $205.00–210.00 | $207.10 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Winter | 150–200 | 185 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
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Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Families per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Lambs (<1 yr) · Open | 20–40 | 35 | 2 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 0–20 | 4 | 60 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 40–60 | 48 | 23 | $142.50–157.50 | $149.40 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 40–60 | 48 | 48 | $120.00–142.50 | $131.37 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 40–60 | 42 | 10 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 40–60 | 48 | 17 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
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Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Kids (<1 yr) · Bred | 80–100 | 85 | 2 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Kids (<1 yr) · Exposed | 80–100 | 90 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Kids (<1 yr) · Exposed | 80–100 | 82 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 80–100 | 85 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Exposed | 100–150 | 114 | 4 | $210.00–290.00 | $245.78 |
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| Selection 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Exposed | 100–150 | 140 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Exposed | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Exposed | 60–80 | 70 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Exposed | 100–150 | 100 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Bred | 60–80 | 75 | 2 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Exposed | 80–100 | 92 | 3 | $205.00–275.00 | $243.09 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Bred | 100–150 | 110 | 3 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · BredDairy Goats | 100–150 | 123 | 3 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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Replacement Goats: Families per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 20–40 | 30 | 3 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 40–60 | 40 | 3 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Good and Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 94 | 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Good and Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 106 | 21 | $185.00–215.00 | $199.53 |
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| Good and Choice · YG 2 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 94 | 8 | $200.00–205.00 | $201.90 |
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| Good and Choice · YG 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 33 | $190.00–210.00 | $196.47 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Bucks per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 140 | 10 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Breeds per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 57 | 72 | $395.00–455.00 | $421.55 |
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| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 28 | $415.00–460.00 | $446.99 |
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| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 78 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
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| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 81 | 7 | $245.00–350.00 | $308.13 |
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Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 10–20 | 18 | 2 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 78 | 2 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 2 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 93 | 9 | $215.00–225.00 | $222.80 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 109 | 7 | $190.00–225.00 | $200.26 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 77 | 4 | $205.00–250.00 | $227.94 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 2 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 95 | 2 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressingThin Fleshed | 70–80 | 72 | 2 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Kids per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 46 | 25 | $480.00–485.00 | $480.79 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 52 | 20 | $430.00–505.00 | $471.17 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 66 | 13 | $440.00–460.00 | $446.30 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 57 | 13 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressingPygmies | 30–40 | 30 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Wethers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressingPygmies | 70–80 | 70 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Bucks/Billies per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressingPygmies | 40–50 | 43 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressingPygmies | 50–60 | 54 | 7 | $280.00–305.00 | $286.67 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressingPygmies | 70–80 | 78 | 5 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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