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Alabama Association Board Sales (Seasonal)

Alabama · Montgomery · Thu, Aug 3
● As filed2,284 headUSDA AMS · slug 1990

The sale in one line

F.O.B. at origin · actual weights
9 lots covering 2,284 head. Weights are actual. USDA puts receipts at 2,284 head, against 0 last week and 0 a year ago.

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

All cattle sold with a 8 to 15 cent slide, with 2 to 3 % shrink and to be delivered immediate to 10/6/23.

Every lot, as filed

9 lots · 2,284 head
ClassGradeWeightAvg wtPriceRangeHead
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—625234.63/cwt231.25–237.75154
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—706226.54/cwt225.00–227.50246
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—669229.91/cwt227.50–232.00372
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—775226.00/cwt226.0064
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—860237.75/cwt237.7550
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—665256.00/cwt256.0076
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—768242.97/cwt240.50–247.00197
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—808239.82/cwt236.25–242.00465
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—722250.35/cwt236.50–257.00660
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.