Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Report date Jul 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA (AMS_1946)
Jul 21Sale shown
414Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher, slaughter bulls mostly steady, feeder steers lightly tested, feeder bulls and heifers 4.00 to 8.00 lower, replacement cows mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 263 | 3 | $595.00–620.00 | $608.29 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 9 | $400.00–412.00 | $410.20 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 4 | $388.00–404.00 | $391.81 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 5 | $368.00–388.00 | $372.45 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $320.00–331.00 | $325.75 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 708 | 2 | $318.00–326.00 | $321.96 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 753 | 2 | $322.00–325.00 | $323.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 293 | 2 | $535.00–565.00 | $550.13 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 362 | 3 | $430.00–450.00 | $438.48 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 4 | $365.00–386.00 | $372.67 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 457 | 5 | $362.00–378.00 | $370.83 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 4 | $330.00–358.00 | $349.09 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $325.00–342.00 | $334.83 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $321.00–330.00 | $325.56 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 662 | 3 | $314.00–316.00 | $314.99 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $302.00–312.00 | $306.88 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $368.00–410.00 | $388.01 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 455 | 3 | $330.00–346.00 | $339.33 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $312.00–318.00 | $315.03 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $300.00–318.00 | $309.20 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $290.00–300.00 | $295.16 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $398.00–407.50 | $402.95 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $368.00–397.50 | $382.99 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 553 | 2 | $358.00–360.00 | $359.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 636 | 7 | $324.00–334.00 | $330.34 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $320.00–335.00 | $327.47 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $370.00–394.00 | $382.09 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $362.00–382.50 | $371.18 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 4 | $358.00–382.00 | $364.42 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $342.00–357.50 | $350.03 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 5 | $330.00–356.00 | $346.20 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $312.50–322.00 | $317.29 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $300.00–307.50 | $303.71 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $317.50–328.00 | $322.59 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 458 | 3 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.33 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $312.00–320.00 | $316.04 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $297.50–300.00 | $298.77 |
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $340.00–358.00 | $348.88 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 4 | $420.00–435.00 | $426.81 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $390.00–402.50 | $396.22 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $330.00–342.00 | $335.95 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,160–1,400 | 1,325 | 16 | $4,100–4,575 | $4,302.65 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 900–1,005 | 968 | 6 | $2,225–2,325 | $2,267.34 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,220–1,320 | 1,253 | 6 | $3,400–3,675 | $3,489.23 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 800 | 800 | 2 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,385–1,715 | 1,500 | 4 | $3,000–3,450 | $3,157.48 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,085–1,195 | 1,136 | 8 | $2,325–2,650 | $2,402.64 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 745 | 745 | 3 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 765 | 765 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Slaughter Goats: Wethers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Bucks/Billies per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 195 | 1 | $685.00 | $685.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 83 | 2 | $150.00–200.00 | $175.76 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 93 | 2 | $200.00–270.00 | $235.95 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 108 | 2 | $265.00–330.00 | $299.77 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 165 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 5 | $55.00–80.00 | $63.91 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 12 | $65.00–120.00 | $103.35 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 5 | $100.00–130.00 | $123.53 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 6 | $145.00–170.00 | $152.73 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 2 | $165.00–170.00 | $167.59 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,005–1,325 | 1,136 | 7 | $185.00–195.00 | $190.94 |
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| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,115–1,525 | 1,308 | 10 | $173.00–208.00 | $199.25 |
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| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,035–1,125 | 1,080 | 2 | $174.00–180.00 | $176.88 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,340–1,525 | 1,422 | 3 | $196.00–197.00 | $196.51 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,335–1,900 | 1,568 | 3 | $199.00–200.00 | $199.28 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 945–1,035 | 985 | 3 | $160.00–170.00 | $164.19 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 800 | 800 | 1 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 2 | $195.00–220.00 | $208.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 2 | $140.00–150.00 | $144.80 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 5 | $140.00–195.00 | $161.78 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 83 | 4 | $150.00–245.00 | $209.17 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 2 | $75.00–80.00 | $77.60 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 83 | 2 | $80.00–100.00 | $90.30 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,620–1,700 | 1,672 | 3 | $225.00–227.00 | $226.32 |
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| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,460–1,675 | 1,568 | 2 | $229.00–231.00 | $229.93 |
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Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 60–80 | 60 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 0–20 | 1 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 20–40 | 33 | 5 | $50.00–135.00 | $84.36 |
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| Selection 2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 40–60 | 49 | 5 | $60.00–130.00 | $98.67 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 40–60 | 55 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 60–80 | 70 | 5 | $125.00–160.00 | $146.14 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 80–100 | 88 | 4 | $150.00–230.00 | $171.71 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 100–150 | 100 | 2 | $140.00–230.00 | $185.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 40–60 | 55 | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 60–80 | 60 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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Replacement Goats: Bucks/Billies per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Kids (<1 yr) | 20–40 | 28 | 4 | $45.00–75.00 | $59.32 |
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