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Alabama Association Board Sales (Seasonal)

Alabama · Montgomery · Thu, Aug 17
● As filed1,029 headUSDA AMS · slug 1990

The sale in one line

F.O.B. at origin · actual weights
8 lots covering 1,029 head. Weights are actual. USDA puts receipts at 1,029 head, against 0 last week and 1,334 a year ago.

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

All cattle sold with a 10 cent slide and to be delivered 8/21-9/27/23

Every lot, as filed

8 lots · 1,029 head
ClassGradeWeightAvg wtPriceRangeHead
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—750235.50/cwt235.5068
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—625250.00/cwt250.0080
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—585254.83/cwt254.50–255.25204
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—730254.00/cwt254.0073
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—630267.00/cwt267.0093
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—565281.00/cwt281.00122
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—820244.00/cwt244.00183
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—661260.62/cwt254.00–263.00206
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.