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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1961
Page
9
Livestock at Lancaster Yards reports declines in weekly figures but overall gains in cattle prices. Slaughter steers up 1-125, cows up 50, bulls steady, stockers and feeders up 50. Prime lots and high choices dominate, calves, hogs and sheep also show varied gains and steady trading. Cattle totals: 3575 head this week vs 3236 last week.
Cattle receipts total 636 head with steers 50 to 75 higher than last week and cows up 50. Bulls and mixed grades rise modestly. Vealers command 27.50 to 37, with various grades listed. Hogs gain 25 to 50 per head and lambs bring 16 to 18 for small spring slaughter lots. Comprehensive price ranges provided for weights and grades.
Weekly review shows cattle receipts down 10 percent from a year ago. Slaughter steers 1300 lbs down about 50, heavier steers 50 to 190 lower, some sales 1450 lbs and up 125 lower. Heifers 50 to 1 lower, cows strong to 50 higher, bulls strong. primes and loads noted with various weights and prices. yearlings 1030 lb at 25.25.
Cattle receipts reach 1186 head at the August 17 New Holland sale with slaughter steers mostly steady to 50 lower, weights over 1300 lb most declined. Cows rise to 50, bulls steady. Mixed lots include 950-1200 lb steers 25.85-26.25, heifers 800-900 lb 22-23, stock steers 24.50-25.10, calves 279 head with vealers 28-37. Market earlier Aug 16 dairy cows at 139 head. fresh Holsteins 300-400, heifers 75-145, stock bulls to 90. Horses, ponies steady with 217 head sold. ponies to 210, riding horses 130-245, mares 210, geldings 50-135.
State farm safety officials urge careful swimming with clear guidance on how to swim solo and stay near the water. Emphasis on simple life saving steps and keeping pond surroundings clean for safer enjoyment.
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