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Virginia Ewe Lamb Development Program & Sale Summary 2000-05
Livestock Update, July 2005
Dr. Scott P. Greiner Extension Animal Scientist, Sheep, VA Tech
| 2004-05 | 2003-04 | 2002-03 | 2001-02 | 2000-01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Ewes Developed Pregnancy Rate (50 day breeding season) | 81 80.2% | 78 82.1% | 116 84.5% | 114 88.6% | 95 92.6% |
| Development Costs | |||||
| Feed (grain, hay, mineral) | $30.69 | $28.77 | $31.73 | $21.73 | $15.13 |
| Vet/Medical (vaccines, ultrasound, treatments) | $5.92 | $4.69 | $5.47 | $6.28 | $4.72 |
| Yardage/Facility fee | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | ||
| Ram Fees | $3.84 | $2.80 | $2.21 | $2.65 | $2.48 |
| Shearing | $4.15 | $4.15 | $4.14 | $4.14 | $4.26 |
| Supplies & Misc. (bedding, eartags, supplies) | $3.53 | $3.35 | $2.40 | $1.47 | $2.70 |
| Total Development Costs | $53.13 | $48.76 | $50.95 | $36.26 | $29.18 |
| Sale Costs | |||||
| Advertising | $2.90 | $3.05 | $3.06 | ||
| Sale Catalogs (printing and postage) | $3.22 | $4.19 | $2.63 | $2.04 | $1.28 |
| Auctioneer | $2.34 | $2.38 | $1.53 | $1.33 | $1.14 |
| Hauling | $1.88 | $1.59 | $0.77 | $1.33 | $0.57 |
| Sale Facility | $1.56 | $1.59 | $1.02 | $1.06 | $1.17 |
| VA Check-off | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| Total Sale Expenses | $9.50 | $10.25 | $9.35 | $9.31 | $7.72 |
| Average Sale Price (Number Sold) | $191.52 (64) | $185.24 (63) | $141.44 (94) | $168.14 (94) | $193.30 (88) |
| Total Development & Sale Expenses | $62.63 | $59.01 | $60.30 | $45.57 | $36.90 |
| Average Net to Consignor | $128.89 | $126.23 | $81.14 | $122.57 | $156.40 |