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Alabama Association Board Sales (Seasonal)

Alabama · Montgomery · Wed, Aug 5
● As filed3,974 headUSDA AMS · slug 1990

The sale in one line

F.O.B. at origin · actual weights
9 lots covering 3,974 head. Weights are actual. USDA puts receipts at 3,974 head, against 0 last week and 3,957 a year ago.

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

Cattle sold guaranteed weaned 60 days plus, 8 to 10 percent slide, 2 to 3 percent shrink, and to be delivered from August 11,2020 to September 25, 2020.

Every lot, as filed

9 lots · 3,974 head
ClassGradeWeightAvg wtPriceRangeHead
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—645134.30/cwt132.00–136.60154
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—729129.34/cwt126.00–131.50617
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—682134.95/cwt129.00–137.75878
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—940123.75/cwt123.7553
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—675145.00/cwt145.0074
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—733141.05/cwt138.00–144.25476
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—823136.69/cwt133.25–140.25485
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—857134.69/cwt130.00–137.00529
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—779139.69/cwt136.00–141.85708
Source: USDA AMS · Montgomery, AL. Prices are as filed, F.O.B. at origin, with the buyer taking freight — they are not comparable to a spot ring price and never enter a barn average. Weights are actual. Head is summed from the lots as reported.