The Central Virginia Sheep and Wool Producers Association sponsors a monthly state graded lamb, sheep and goat sale at the Madison Livestock Exchange. Sales are held in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Madison Livestock Market. Animals are brought in and sold the same day.
- January 8
- February 12
- March 12
- April 9
- May 14
- June 11
- July 9
- August 13
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December 10
- All sheep and lambs must have USDA approved Premise ID tags. If you need tags call 540.209.9120.
- Only healthy animals suitable for slaughter or feeder purposes will be accepted and offered for sale.
- Market goats accepted with a minimum weight of 30 pounds, preferred weight of 50 pounds and up.
- Animals will be evaluated by VDACS personnel and commingled according to grades.
- Animals will be sold to highest bidder. The sale will accept bids from buyers at the market and will use the Tel-O-Auction.
- The marketing fee will be $2.60/head lambs, $2.60/head goats and plus 1.5% commission to the Madison Market; plus lamb check-off fees.
- Take-in will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- The auction sale will begin at 11 a.m.
- Producers should consign the sheep/lambs to their local Extension Office by noon Tuesday prior to the sale.
Contact
Matthew Sponaugle
VDACS Livestock Services
540.383.7983
matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Madison County
540.948.6881
Madison Livestock Exchange
7129 Orange Rd, Orange, VA 22960
540.672.2811
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