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South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange Board Sale

West Virginia · Moorefield · Wed, Apr 10
● As filed354 headUSDA AMS · slug 1866

The sale in one line

F.O.B. at origin · estimated weights
6 lots covering 354 head. Weights are USDA’s estimates — these cattle had not been weighed when they sold. USDA puts receipts at 354 head, against 900 last week and 388 a year ago.

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

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Every lot, as filed

6 lots · 354 head
ClassGradeWeightEst. wtPriceRangeHead
HeifersMedium and Large 1GAP Certified750–800790231.50/cwt231.5062
SteersMedium and Large 1GAP Certified1000–10501,025232.50/cwt232.5049
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None900–950925228.50/cwt228.5054
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None850–900850237.00/cwt237.0062
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None700–750725285.00/cwt285.0070
SteersMedium 1GAP Certified900–950900242.00/cwt242.0057
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.