Sheep and goat prices
Sheep/Goat, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Report date Oct 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 8:34 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat - Buffalo, MO (AMS_1804)
Compared to the sale last month feeder lambs sold 10.00-25.00 higher. Slaughter lambs and slaughter ewes sold steady. In the goat portion of the auction feeder kid goats sold 10.00-25.00 higher. Slaughter kid goats sold 5.00-15.00 lower. Slaughter nannies sold 5.00-10.00 higher. Supply was moderate with very good demand. Replacements were in demand. A fancy two year old ram sold for 525.00/head.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Bucks per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 132 | 3 | $165.00–195.00 | $183.99 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 185 | 1 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 200–250 | 238 | 2 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 95 | 5 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 120–130 | 128 | 2 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cull and Utility · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 97 | 3 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 111 | 13 | $170.00–185.00 | $181.01 |
| Utility and Good · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 92 | 17 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Utility and Good · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 142 | 14 | $142.50–157.00 | $145.62 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Breeds per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 57 | 56 | $337.00–372.00 | $343.02 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 64 | 99 | $310.00–330.00 | $327.58 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 74 | 24 | $280.00–305.00 | $291.98 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 81 | 14 | $250.00–270.00 | $255.61 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 92 | 8 | $257.50–265.00 | $261.17 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 100–110 | 101 | 4 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 71 | 7 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 85 | 2 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 92 | 3 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 100–110 | 103 | 8 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 88 | 4 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Bucks/Billies per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 87 | 5 | $160.00–180.00 | $167.83 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 95 | 8 | $177.50–220.00 | $202.14 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 110 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 167 | 3 | $175.00–200.00 | $183.50 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressingPygmies | 60–70 | 68 | 5 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 71 | 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 83 | 3 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 6 | $152.50–215.00 | $183.75 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 124 | 10 | $135.00–152.00 | $147.12 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 158 | 4 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Ewes per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility and Good · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 192 | 3 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Kids per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 36 | $345.00–370.00 | $352.29 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 64 | 15 | $315.00–345.00 | $333.56 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 74 | 11 | $300.00–315.00 | $302.76 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 64 | 16 | $270.00–320.00 | $292.73 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 3 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Feeder Goats: Kids per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 | 20–30 | 28 | 4 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Selection 1 | 30–40 | 36 | 6 | $360.00–415.00 | $389.44 |
| Selection 1 | 40–50 | 46 | 27 | $355.00–370.00 | $363.69 |
| Selection 2 | 40–50 | 48 | 3 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Selection 2Pygmies | 30–40 | 35 | 13 | $240.00–275.00 | $267.01 |
| Selection 3Pygmies | 20–30 | 26 | 11 | $155.00–205.00 | $187.27 |
| Selection 3Pygmies | 40–50 | 43 | 13 | $215.00–220.00 | $217.81 |
Slaughter Goats: Wethers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 74 | 13 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 86 | 5 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 130 | 2 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Selection 2-3 · Average dressingPygmies | 80–90 | 80 | 4 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Replacement Goats: Bucks/Billies per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 · Kids (<1 yr) | 100–150 | 115 | 1 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) | 150–200 | 155 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Wether Kids per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 88 | 23 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Bucks per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 60–80 | 65 | 3 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Kids (<1 yr) · OpenPygmies | 40–60 | 43 | 16 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Exposed | 80–100 | 85 | 12 | $255.00–275.00 | $263.44 |
| Selection 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Exposed | 100–150 | 105 | 2 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Lambs (<1 yr) · Exposed | 60–80 | 79 | 8 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (4-6 yrs) · Exposed | 100–150 | 105 | 3 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Exposed | 80–100 | 93 | 5 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Bucks per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Lambs (<1 yr) | 100–150 | 130 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) | 150–200 | 175 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Lambs per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 50–60 | 55 | 3 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 1-2 | 30–40 | 33 | 12 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 | 40–50 | 44 | 15 | $365.00–385.00 | $377.22 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 | 50–60 | 50 | 49 | $357.50–370.00 | $362.60 |
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Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Hair Bucks YG 1-2 · Average dressing, 100–150 lbs | Hair Breeds Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing, 70–80 lbs | Hair Breeds Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing, 60–70 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | $183.99 | $291.98 | $327.58 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $125.55 | $309.83 | $318.52 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | $148.03 | $223.66 | $251.25 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | $140.00 | $237.27 | $260.83 |
| May 26, 2026 | $196.41 | $308.49 | $333.82 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $192.33 | $357.65 | $346.65 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $209.84 | $362.50 | $410.41 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $171.09 | $397.82 | $394.41 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $138.79 | $279.85 | $313.72 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $156.98 | $255.00 | $298.87 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $102.01 | $218.47 | $232.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Sheep/Goat | 746 | 64 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Sheep/Goat | 668 | 70 |
| Tue, Jul 28, 2026 | Sheep/Goat | 781 | 82 |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | Sheep/Goat | 771 | 79 |
| Tue, May 26, 2026 | Sheep/Goat | 719 | 66 |
| Tue, Apr 28, 2026 | Sheep/Goat | 908 | 66 |
| Tue, Mar 24, 2026 | Sheep/Goat | 740 | 60 |
| Tue, Feb 24, 2026 | Sheep/Goat | 1,187 | 73 |
| Tue, Nov 25, 2025 | Sheep/Goat | 594 | 50 |
| Tue, Oct 28, 2025 | Sheep/Goat | 874 | 60 |
| Tue, Sep 23, 2025 | Sheep/Goat | 842 | 68 |
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What sold at Buffalo Livestock Market most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Tuesday, October 27 sale with 746 head: slaughter hair bucks, slaughter wooled & shorn, slaughter hair ewes, slaughter hair breeds, slaughter bucks/billies, slaughter nannies/does and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
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From the USDA AMS Market News report Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat - Buffalo, MO (AMS_1804). 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 Buffalo?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Mid Missouri Stockyards (Phillipsburg, MO, Thu Nov 5), Springfield Livestock Marketing Center (Springfield, MO, Mon Nov 2) and Wheeler Livestock Auction (Osceola, MO, Thu Nov 5). Distances are straight-line from Buffalo.
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