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Sheep market steady to weaker

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Published: June 10, 2010

Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 899 sheep and 277 goats traded May 31.

Prices were steady to slightly softer, with 277 goats trading May 31.

Lambs lighter than 70 pounds were $170-$206 per hundredweight. Lambs 70 to 85 lb. were $155-$183, 86 to 105 lb. were $138-$169 and those heavier than 105 lb. were $143-$166.

Rams were $60-$80 per cwt. Cull ewes were $52-$68. Bred ewes were $80-$119. Sheep families were $150-$225 per unit.

Good kid goats heavier than 50 lb. were $180-$245 per cwt. Nannies were $60-$117.50 per cwt. Mature billies were $115-$167.50. Goat families were $150-$225 per unit.

Olds Auction in Olds, Alta., reported feeder lambs were $95-$160. Ewes sold at $95-$130. Nannies were $110-$150 and billies were $120-$170.

Ontario Stockyards reported 1,711 sheep and lambs and 106 goats traded May 31. Lambs and goats were steady. Good sheep rose by $2-$3 per cwt. Thin and plain sheep were steady.

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