Ewes Lambs
110 lbs. + 95 110 lbs.
80 94 lbs. under 80 lbs. n/a
n/a
$187.63
$175.18 $180.90 $147.75
Traditions are difficult to explain – how they started and how they continue. However, one tradition at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on April 18, 2010 – changed. The prices of the lambs did not go down at Easter. In fact, the prices increased slightly. Yet another tradition remained – the number of sheep and goats was low for this sale, only 31 animals.
There were no sheep (ewes or
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rams) at this sale. The selection of lambs remained very limited, so the bidding was strong between the members of the meat industry. There was only one group of 95-lb. Cheviot-cross lambs, which brought $187.63 ($1.975/lb.). Then there were two groups of Cheviot-cross lambs, 91 lbs. and 90 lbs., which brought $175.18 and $189.90 ($1.925/lb. and $2.01/lb.). The 75-lb. Cheviot-cross lambs, brought $147.75 ($1.97/lb.).
The selection for goats was very limited, as there were only two groups; (doelings and does). There were two groups of doelings, 75 lbs. and 78 lbs. that brought $97.50 and $98 ($1.30/lb. and $1.26/ lb.). The variety of breeds for the does was represented, only not
many of each. The does ranged in weight from 220 lbs. to 148 lbs., and brought $140 to $135 ($0.64/ lb. to $0.91/lb.).
