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Alabama Livestock Auction Board Sale

Alabama · Uniontown · Tue, Mar 4
● As filed2,133 headUSDA AMS · slug 2247

The sale in one line

F.O.B. at origin · actual weights
6 lots covering 2,133 head. Weights are actual. USDA puts receipts at 2,133 head, against 2,822 last week and 0 a year ago.

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

All cattle sold with 2% shrink and a $0.10 slide. Cattle will be delivered between 3/10-5/16.

Every lot, as filed

6 lots · 2,133 head
ClassGradeWeightAvg wtPriceRangeHead
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None800–850820258.50/cwt253.00–261.00735
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None850–900874250.90/cwt250.00–254.50287
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None750–800764264.38/cwt264.00–265.50263
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None750–800752249.67/cwt244.50–250.25665
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None500–550525315.00/cwt315.0096
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None550–600575310.00/cwt310.0087
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.