Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Report date Sep 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 27, 2026 7:46 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA (AMS_1946)
Sep 29Sale shown
546Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows 5.00 to 10.00 lower, slaughter bulls lightly tested, all feeder classes steady to 5.00 lower, replacement cows mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
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 | $380.00–398.00 | $389.25 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 10 | $333.00–340.00 | $334.14 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $325.00–329.00 | $326.99 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 5 | $300.00–314.00 | $306.04 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 6 | $300.00–312.00 | $305.83 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 8 | $290.00–306.00 | $299.86 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 2 | $290.00–295.00 | $292.51 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $362.00–368.00 | $364.89 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 6 | $332.00–355.00 | $345.31 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $306.00–316.00 | $312.15 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 3 | $290.00–294.00 | $291.38 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 609 | 4 | $286.00–296.00 | $291.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 658 | 5 | $270.00–280.00 | $274.01 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $270.00–272.00 | $271.02 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 200 | 2 | $405.00–435.00 | $420.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $338.00–340.00 | $339.01 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $305.00–324.00 | $317.44 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $288.00–290.00 | $289.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $260.00–280.00 | $269.96 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 663 | 4 | $252.00–262.00 | $256.57 |
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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 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $427.50–430.00 | $428.74 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $420.00–422.50 | $421.23 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 674 | 7 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $320.00–326.00 | $322.96 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $366.00 | $366.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $348.00–362.00 | $354.86 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $302.00–320.00 | $311.04 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 459 | 4 | $380.00–412.00 | $396.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 503 | 3 | $338.00–362.00 | $349.26 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 9 | $324.00–338.00 | $326.55 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 7 | $310.00–322.00 | $317.19 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 664 | 6 | $294.00–297.00 | $296.33 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 704 | 4 | $290.00–302.00 | $294.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $400.00–414.00 | $406.76 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 5 | $368.00–390.00 | $373.43 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $336.00–358.00 | $352.55 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 9 | $310.00–330.00 | $315.60 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 5 | $300.00–315.00 | $309.75 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 616 | 4 | $278.00–290.00 | $284.96 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 4 | $278.00–288.00 | $283.54 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $272.00–275.00 | $273.53 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $370.00–410.00 | $391.10 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 4 | $342.00–362.00 | $349.84 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 409 | 4 | $334.00–356.00 | $339.98 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $302.00–306.00 | $303.99 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 5 | $282.00–298.00 | $291.60 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 603 | 2 | $265.00–272.00 | $268.51 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 3 | $244.00–262.00 | $251.12 |
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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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,185–1,210 | 1,198 | 2 | $2,000–2,300 | $2,148.43 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,185–1,425 | 1,306 | 4 | $1,650–2,300 | $2,124.69 |
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| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 790–908 | 869 | 3 | $1,150–1,550 | $1,271.26 |
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| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 820 | 820 | 2 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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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 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 2 | $200.00–215.00 | $207.80 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 72 | 3 | $205.00–215.00 | $208.26 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 13 | $65.00–125.00 | $95.37 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 42 | 16 | $100.00–165.00 | $140.23 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 52 | 18 | $85.00–185.00 | $155.48 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 8 | $150.00–195.00 | $159.46 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 72 | 6 | $130.00–195.00 | $166.40 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 3 | $50.00–60.00 | $56.84 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 2 | $55.00–65.00 | $60.29 |
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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 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 3 | $135.00–165.00 | $150.34 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 82 | 3 | $165.00–190.00 | $178.37 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 93 | 2 | $180.00–250.00 | $215.95 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 124 | 5 | $210.00–430.00 | $324.76 |
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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 | 90–100 | 93 | 2 | $240.00–250.00 | $244.86 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 3 | $120.00–145.00 | $131.36 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 5 | $120.00–180.00 | $155.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 94 | 4 | $115.00–190.00 | $160.13 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 103 | 2 | $190.00–200.00 | $194.88 |
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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 | 930–1,490 | 1,126 | 7 | $140.00–150.00 | $144.18 |
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| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,275–1,460 | 1,368 | 2 | $154.00–154.50 | $154.23 |
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| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,495–1,965 | 1,730 | 2 | $141.00–144.00 | $142.30 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,880 | 1,880 | 1 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 900–955 | 916 | 4 | $129.00–137.00 | $134.00 |
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| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,000–1,300 | 1,218 | 4 | $116.00–126.00 | $121.50 |
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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 | 1,925 | 1,925 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
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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 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 100–150 | 120 | 2 | $240.00–270.00 | $256.88 |
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| Selection 2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 0–20 | 11 | 4 | $45.00–85.00 | $58.89 |
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| Selection 2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 20–40 | 32 | 3 | $50.00–65.00 | $58.68 |
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| Selection 2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 40–60 | 48 | 4 | $100.00–150.00 | $122.37 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Exposed | 100–150 | 105 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 60–80 | 68 | 7 | $95.00–150.00 | $125.26 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 80–100 | 89 | 4 | $140.00–190.00 | $167.18 |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 100–150 | 112 | 3 | $190.00–210.00 | $200.30 |
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| Selection 3 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 20–40 | 28 | 5 | $30.00–55.00 | $41.25 |
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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) | 40–60 | 43 | 2 | $100.00–120.00 | $109.41 |
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| Selection 3 · Kids (<1 yr) | 20–40 | 23 | 2 | $30.00–45.00 | $36.67 |
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| Selection 3 · Kids (<1 yr) | 40–60 | 55 | 1 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
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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 · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 980–1,090 | 1,031 | 8 | $2,500–3,150 | $2,877.94 |
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| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
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Replacement Goats: Families per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 60–80 | 68 | 4 | $150.00–155.00 | $152.78 |
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