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Mid State Stockyards Feeder Cattle Board Sale

Alabama · Letohatchee · Tue, Dec 17
● As filed437 headUSDA AMS · slug 2029

The sale in one line

F.O.B. at origin · actual weights
5 lots covering 437 head. Weights are actual. USDA puts receipts at 437 head, against 561 last week and 0 a year ago.

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

All cattle sold with a 2 percent shrink and a 8 cent slide over base weight. Delivery date is within a week of sale.

Every lot, as filed

5 lots · 437 head
ClassGradeWeightAvg wtPriceRangeHead
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—525129.00/cwt129.0048
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None—675130.67/cwt129.50–131.25111
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—550144.00/cwt144.0045
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—725140.00/cwt139.50–140.25103
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—775138.00/cwt138.00130
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.