YOU WANT TO BUY AN ANIMAL FROM THE LIVESTOCK SHOW

Animals are sold on a per pound basis. 

A 260 pound market hog selling for $4.00 a pound would cost the buyer $1040.

The buyer then owns the hog and can arrange with a custom slaughtering house for pick up, cutting and wrapping.

At the 2022 show, 

Steers ranged in price from $3.00 - $5.50 a pound (Steers weigh over 1000 pounds)

Pigs ranged in price from $2.25 - $20.00 a pound (Hogs weigh from 220-280 pounds)

Lamb prices were around $2.75 - $10.00 a pound (Lambs are over 105 pounds)

Goat prices were $3.50 - $9.25 (Goats are over 65 pounds)

Chickens sold for $200 - $500 for a lot of three.

The sale money is awarded to the student for their project.

Prices vary based on the animal, it’s placing in the show and interest in the animal.