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however, since tnose steer calves weighing over 500 pounds grossed better than $200 a head. Williamson continued, “The fall yearling salesin Virginia exceed all previous years in numbers and price. The 28,795 head of cattle sdld in 31 sales averaged $32.88 and included both steers and heifers. That is the highest price since the graded sale program for yearling feeder cattle was originated in Virginia in 1954.
Williamson reported a new procedure instigated during the past fall by the Dublin, Virginia Feeder Cattle Organization. The cattle were graded on the farm, grouped into trailer load lots and left on the farm. The selected cattle were listed on the sale order and sold at auction during the yearling sale. The seller delivered the cattle to the livestock market for weighing on the date and time selected by the buyer within 10 days- after the sale.
Of the seven loads totalling 284 head sold under the new procedure, Williamson said, “Prices were comparable to those for similar yearlings selling through the auction ring. The method provides an opportunity for increased efficiency of the marketing process with a consequent reduction in shrink and stress on the cattle.”
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