State Pig Crop Is Smallest Since 1934
Harrisburg Pennsylvania reports its fall pig crop the smallest since 1934 with 350000 pigs in the season. The commonwealth ranked fifth nationally for average pigs saved per litter at 7.6 the highest on record. New York led at 7.9 followed by Oregon Washington and West Virginia at 7.8. Total 1968 pig crop estimated at 874000 far below 1962 levels with spring 1964 expectations to reach 52 farrowed and a crop near 46 000 less than 1963.
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New York
Oregon
Washington
West Virginia
Hog Slaughter Hits Record High in 1963 in Pennsylvania
Keystone State reports 2,922,000 hogs slaughtered in commercial plants in first eleven months, a new record and likely to top 3 million with December. Cattle, calves, and sheep/lamb totals declined from year earlier while November hogs rose 20,000. Penn State notes winter electrical load suggests keeping batteries charged.
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Pennscott Red Clover
Saratoga Brome
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Landis Bros., Inc
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Hershey Bros. Reinholds
Mountville Feed Service
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Millersville
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West Chester
Christiana
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