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USDA Sheldon, IA Weighted Average

USDA Sheldon, IA Weighted Average                  11/05 14:15
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Sheldon Livestock Slaughter Cattle - Sheldon, IA
  
Sheldon Livestock Auction-Sheldon,IA
Livestock Weighted Average Report for 11/05/2026 - Final
  
Auction                  This Week      Last Reported    Last Year
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Total Receipts:                                           
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SLAUGHTER CATTLE         511            277     459       
  
  
The last reported sale was two weeks ago.  Comparison is not applicable.  Lower 
trend noted, following the 3.50 decline with CME live cattle futures today.  
Larger sale, including two full loads, one half load and many smaller strings.  
Nice selection of dairy and dairy cross cattle.  Good demand.  
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SLAUGHTER CATTLE
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BEEF/DAIRY HEIFERS  -  Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
2      1755-1755      1755    204-204        204       Average  

BEEF/DAIRY STEERS  -  Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
31     1433-1875      1666    204-209.5      207.66    Average  

BEEF/DAIRY STEERS  -  Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
9      1580-1875      1741    200-201        200.35    Average  

DAIRY STEERS  -  Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
34     1520-1885      1651    189-194.5      192.53    Average  

DAIRY STEERS  -  Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
4      1270-1308      1289    190-196        193.04    Average  Return to Feed 
3      1415-1528      1490    183-185        184.37    Average  

HEIFERS  -  Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
72     1248-1431      1323    211-215.25     214.12    Average  Certified Prgms 
68     1294-1571      1478    210.25-214.5   211.95    Average  
8      1582-1582      1582    209-209        209       Average  Heavy Weight 

HEIFERS  -  Select and Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
4      1178-1180      1179    201-207        202.5     Average  Return to Feed 
25     1234-1528      1349    202-208        206       Average  
2      1550-1550      1550    205-205        205       Average  Heavy Weight 

STEERS  -  Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
21     1268-1464      1359    212-213.5      212.95    Average  Certified Prgms 
29     1340-1498      1472    210.5-213.25   212.32    Average  

STEERS  -  Choice 3-4 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
73     1503-1573      1549    208.5-213      211.86    Average  
15     1621-1657      1635    210-215.5      214.17    Average  Certified Prgms 
34     1606-1880      1711    208-212.5      209.78    Average  Heavy Weight 

STEERS  -  Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
17     1040-1304      1279    212-219        212.63    Average  Return to Feed 
6      1335-1396      1386    207-207        207       Average  

STEERS  -  Select and Choice 3-4 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
5      1771-1771      1771    206-206        206       Average  Heavy Weight