Ample supply and very firm demand for the Board Sale with prices trending higher than comparable regional reports of last week for both Steers and Heifers. Buyer confidence firming up with favorable Feeder Futures projected later in the year. Competition building for quality turn out Cattle as pasture becomes available next month. All offerings today had a guaranteed health/vaccination program.
This report covers the Board Sale, for results of the concurrent in-barn cattle sale, refer to the Buckhannon Cattle Auction report.
| Class | Grade | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 562 | 246.46/cwt | 245.00–248.00 | 309 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 818 | 191.16/cwt | 189.75–192.50 | 121 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 665 | 213.00/cwt | 213.00 | 73 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 765 | 191.50/cwt | 191.50 | 70 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 735 | 189.00/cwt | 189.00 | 62 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 624 | 233.65/cwt | 224.75–244.00 | 44 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 485 | 244.00/cwt | 244.00 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 723 | 179.37/cwt | 177.25–181.50 | 140 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 585 | 217.50/cwt | 217.50 | 75 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 685 | 177.50/cwt | 177.50 | 72 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 760 | 173.25/cwt | 173.25 | 65 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1None | — | 535 | 215.50/cwt | 215.50 | 65 |