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South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange Board Sale

West Virginia · Moorefield · Wed, Apr 12
● As filed388 headUSDA AMS · slug 1866

The sale in one line

F.O.B. at origin · estimated weights
6 lots covering 388 head. Weights are USDA’s estimates — these cattle had not been weighed when they sold. USDA puts receipts at 388 head, against 594 last week and 770 a year ago.

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

*Special Feeder Sale this Saturday, April 15, 2023

Every lot, as filed

6 lots · 388 head
ClassGradeWeightEst. wtPriceRangeHead
HeifersMedium and Large 1Natural—835184.50/cwt184.5064
SteersMedium and Large 1None—975191.25/cwt191.2551
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—925193.50/cwt193.5055
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—800202.00/cwt202.0062
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None—885192.00/cwt192.00114
SteersMedium and Large 1Natural—825200.00/cwt200.0042
Source: USDA AMS · Charleston, WV. 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 USDA’s estimates — these cattle had not been weighed when they sold. Head is summed from the lots as reported.