There were no fireworks to start the sheep and goat sale on January 5, 2012 at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. In fact, it was disappointing to see only 37 animals delivered for the first sale of the new year, but the demand from buyers was apparent. The various buyers created some wild action, for the auctioneer.
There were no ewes delivered to this sale. Only one ram was presented. The 155-pound Cheviot-cross ram brought $230.95 ($1.49 per pound).
Under the classification of feeder lambs, there were two groups for this sale. The first group of five 80-pound Cheviot-cross lambs, brought $180 ($2.30 per pound) and the other group of 11 81-pound Dorper-cross lambs, brought $200.07 ($2.47 per pound).
Read Also
First-time pig mothers may need more lysine
Lysine feed recommendations may fall short for gilt pregnancies when it comes to making sure the mother pig can produce as much milk for her piglets as possible
Lambs under the 80-pound classification dominated this sale. A group of four 70-pound Katahdin-cross lambs, brought $152.25 ($2.172 per pound). A mixed group of five 73-pound lambs, brought $173.01 ($2.37 per pound). Another group of six 75-pound Rideau-cross lambs, brought $178.50 ($2.38 per pound).
There were four 58-pound Dorper-cross lambs, which brought $143.84 ($2.48 per pound).
The only goat delivered was a 120-pound Alpine-cross doe, which fetched $127.50 ($1.06 per pound).
The Ontario Stockyard Report (January 3, 2012 ) indicated that all sheep, lambs and goat classes sold at much higher prices. Lambs in the 80- to 94-pound range, brought an average of $2.83 to $2.91 per pound. Rams were selling in the price range of $1.25 to $1.35 per pound. There was only one goat sold, a mature doe that brought in the price range of $1 to $1.25 per pound.
