More than 218,000 sheep/goats sold
- Feb 21, 2018
- 1 min read
More than 218,000 sheep and goats were sold at the New Holland Sales Stables in New Holland, Pennsylvania in 2017. About 57 percent of the sales were sheep; 43 percent were goats. New Holland is one of the largest and most important sheep and goat markets in the US. All of the animals were sold to non-traditional markets, as the sale barn is in close proximity to the ethnic markets in the Northeast.
As expected, sheep and goat receipts were highest in the sales preceding various religious holidays. A special sheep and goat sale was held August 28-30 (Monday-Wednesday), immediately prior to the Muslim Festival of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha). During this 3-day sale, sheep receipts totaled 7323 head, with lambs accounting for 80% of the sales total. Goat receipts totaled 3834 head; 63% were kid goats. The previous week's sale (August 21) featured the second largest run of the year: 4334 sheep and 3290 goats. The other slighter larger sales of the year occurred in the sales preceding Easter (April 16) and Christmas (December 25). As expected, most of the smaller sales were in the first quarter of the year, when fewer lambs/kids are typically available.
Good post! This is a great blog that I'll be sure to visit many more times this year. We appreciate the article. dordle
Very useful page with clear information. It’s a great resource for anyone involved in small ruminant farming in Maryland. English Language Lab | Lanquill | AI-Based English Lab
Hey folks, sharing my story from Greece. A friend sent me a screenshot of his late-night win, which sparked my curiosity. I joined mostly for fun and lost a bit at first. While exploring different games through Greece midway into the session, luck finally turned in my favor. One round recovered my earlier losses and left me with a small profit. I logged off feeling calm, satisfied, and entertained. That balance of casual play with fair chances is exactly why I occasionally return for a relaxed evening of gaming.
Nice article, thanks for sharing.
Purva Northern Lights.
Nice posting, useful content for Prestige Eaton Park.