Sheep and goat prices
Sheep & Goat Auction, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Report date Oct 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 17, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 10:32 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Y & R Livestock Sales - Sheep & Goat Auction - Booneville, MS (AMS_3777)
Oct 17Latest USDA sale
793Head sold
Next sale October 31, 2026 starts @ 11:00 am. Quality average to attractive. Demand very strong.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cull · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 85 | 4 | $75.00–130.00 | $108.77 |
| Cull · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 116 | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 95 | 5 | $160.00–190.00 | $177.01 |
| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 120 | 30 | $165.00–275.00 | $208.48 |
| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 153 | 2 | $235.00–245.00 | $240.08 |
| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressingFancy | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Utility · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 88 | 3 | $130.00–140.00 | $137.21 |
| Utility · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 102 | 3 | $135.00–150.00 | $140.13 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Breeds per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 56 | 23 | $185.00–225.00 | $206.53 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 64 | 21 | $195.00–235.00 | $217.61 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 11 | $240.00–265.00 | $256.88 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 84 | 18 | $235.00–275.00 | $254.96 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 110–120 | 110 | 3 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressingFancy | 70–80 | 78 | 9 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Choice · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 48 | 2 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Choice · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 57 | 24 | $165.00–220.00 | $199.57 |
| Choice · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 61 | 3 | $185.00–235.00 | $211.23 |
| Choice · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 74 | 21 | $215.00–260.00 | $244.68 |
| Choice · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 84 | 20 | $260.00–275.00 | $268.79 |
| Choice · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 98 | 3 | $185.00–205.00 | $191.71 |
| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 98 | 1 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 5 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 93 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 140–150 | 142 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Ewes per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 95 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 175 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Utility · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 114 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Shorn per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 3 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 100–110 | 104 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressingFancy | 150–200 | 166 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Bucks per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 178 | 5 | $275.00–345.00 | $314.49 |
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 200–250 | 216 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.37 |
| YG 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 126 | 3 | $190.00–235.00 | $214.14 |
| YG 3 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 1 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
Slaughter Goats: Bucks/Billies per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 119 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 3 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 3 | $265.00–285.00 | $278.75 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressingFancy | 60–70 | 67 | 6 | $255.00–575.00 | $346.63 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressingFancy | 70–80 | 74 | 3 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressingFancy | 90–100 | 91 | 4 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 3 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 69 | 5 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Selection 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 8 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 123 | 6 | $240.00–555.00 | $361.93 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 163 | 2 | $225.00–280.00 | $251.23 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 77 | 2 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 146 | 3 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 94 | 2 | $140.00–167.50 | $154.34 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 118 | 10 | $120.00–235.00 | $172.30 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressingThin Fleshed | 100–150 | 106 | 1 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 62 | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 82 | 3 | $80.00–125.00 | $98.88 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Bucks per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 145 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Wether Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 50 | 3 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 54 | 1 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
Feeder Goats: Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 | 40–50 | 40 | 2 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Selection 2 | 20–30 | 29 | 3 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Selection 2 | 40–50 | 45 | 1 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Selection 2-3 | 30–40 | 34 | 5 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 30–40 | 33 | 6 | $140.00–145.00 | $142.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 40–50 | 45 | 2 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Families per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (4-6 yrs) · Open | 100–150 | 127 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Bucks per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Lambs (<1 yr)Black Face | 100–150 | 128 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
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History
Y & R Livestock Sales price history
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Weighted average price by sale per unit
| Sale | Hair Breeds Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing, 80–90 lbs | Hair Breeds Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing, 70–80 lbs | Hair Ewes Utility · YG 1-2 · Average dressing, 50–100 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | $254.96 | $256.88 | $137.21 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | $200.67 | $185.71 | $125.00 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | $247.50 | $248.27 | not reported |
| Jul 18, 2026 | $210.28 | $206.24 | $109.37 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | $237.08 | $215.00 | $115.00 |
| May 16, 2026 | $260.93 | $261.47 | $148.86 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | $285.97 | $275.00 | $129.25 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | $325.08 | $292.55 | $138.58 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | $287.50 | $325.00 | $121.91 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | $275.00 | $262.50 | $144.26 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | not reported | not reported | $110.00 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | $235.00 | $205.00 | $110.12 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | $240.00 | $215.71 | $106.14 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | $206.27 | $200.00 | $128.98 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 793 | 66 |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 591 | 84 |
| Sat, Aug 15, 2026 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 850 | 95 |
| Sat, Jul 18, 2026 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 810 | 95 |
| Sat, Jun 20, 2026 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 694 | 86 |
| Sat, May 16, 2026 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 1,120 | 107 |
| Sat, Apr 18, 2026 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 721 | 76 |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 587 | 84 |
| Sat, Feb 21, 2026 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 592 | 112 |
| Sat, Jan 17, 2026 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 678 | 94 |
| Sat, Dec 20, 2025 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 752 | 90 |
| Sat, Nov 15, 2025 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 756 | 86 |
| Sat, Oct 18, 2025 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 679 | 82 |
| Sat, Sep 20, 2025 | Sheep & Goat Auction | 1,071 | 113 |
Questions
Questions about Y & R Livestock Sales
Where is Y & R Livestock Sales?
Booneville, Mississippi. Get directions.
What sold at Y & R Livestock Sales most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Saturday, October 17 sale with 793 head: slaughter hair ewes, slaughter hair breeds, slaughter ewes, slaughter shorn, slaughter wooled & shorn, slaughter hair bucks and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Y & R Livestock Sales prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Y & R Livestock Sales - Sheep & Goat Auction - Booneville, MS (AMS_3777). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What other livestock sales are near Booneville?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Hardin County Stockyard (Savannah, TN, Wed Nov 4), Northwest Alabama Livestock (Russellville, AL, Mon Nov 2), Tennessee Valley Livestock (Florence, AL, Mon Nov 2), Peoples Livestock (Houston, MS, Mon Nov 2) and Ridgely Auction Livestock Sale (Somerville) (Somerville, TN, Tue Nov 3). Distances are straight-line from Booneville.
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