RA_LS550 Raleigh, NC Thu Dec 20, 2018 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News ***Powell Livestock Market was closed on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. Sales expected to resume on Wednesday, January 02, 2019.*** Powell Livestock Market, Smithfield, NC Goat and Sheep Auction Report Receipts: Goats: 204 Last Sales: Goats: 229 Sheep: 50 Sheep: 53 Prices are per head, weights estimated. Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 32.50-45.00, 20-40 lbs 52.50-80.00, 40-60 lbs 90.00- 140.00, 60-80 lbs 140.00-175.00; Selection 2 20-40 lbs 40.00-45.00, 40-60 lbs 80.00- 85.00; Selection 3 20-40 lbs 25.00, 40-60 lbs 45.00-55.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 85.00-97.50, 70-100 lbs 117.50-135.00, 100- 140 lbs 140.00-200.00; Selection 2 50-70 lbs 70.00-80.00, 70-100 lbs 102.50-115.00; Selection 3 50-70 lbs 30.00-62.50. Wethers: Selection 70-100 lbs 185.00-205.00; Selection 2 70-100 lbs 155.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 120.00-145.00, 100-150 lbs 155.00-192.50, 150- 250 lbs 220.00-300.00; Selection 2 70-100 lbs 107.50. Sheep-Lamb: Slaughter lambs: Good 20-60 lbs 30.00-55.00. Choice and Prime: 20- 60 lbs 62.50-122.50, 60-100 lbs 130.00-152.50, 100-140 lbs 165.00. Ewes-Good: 100- 200 lbs 117.50; Utility 80-100 lbs 70.00. Source: Randy Martin North Carolina Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 www.ncagprices.org