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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1962
Page
9
Market report shows cattle and calves steady to higher versus last week with 33730 head offered. Slaughter steers 900 to 1300 lbs traded $28 to $29. cows 1500 to 1600. bulls 1950 to 2250. Calves 700 lbs traded $25 to $52. hogs and sows steady to higher. sheep slaughter lambs 2100 to 2300 for 60 to 90 lb. Overall trading moderately active across cattle calves hogs and sheep markets.
Market summary from auctions notes slaughter steers and cows mixed with gains and steady segments. Fresh Holstein and Guernsey cows sold at varied prices, stock bulls and heifers also traded, with special auction mentions and horse pony mule sales. Hog and calf segments showed price shifts and overall activity remained steady to higher.
Chicago cattle receipts for the week total 26 700, down from 27 519 the prior period and 34 962 a year ago. Market supply sits at 188 500, vs 194 706 last week and 200 620 a year ago. Slaughter steers steady to 30 higher than last week, strongest demand for choice and prime cattle around 1200 pounds. Heifers about steady with fluctuating demand.
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