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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1960
Page
9
Cattle receipts near 3200 head with slaughter steers down 23 to 50 cents from last week while stockers and feeders ease 50. Calves and hogs trade moderately active with vealers 25 to 34 and hogs steady to higher. Sheep receipts about 300 head fewer, spring lambs mostly steady to lower with top prices around 21.50 to 22 per hundredweight.
Cattle receipts fall about 20 percent from last week while slaughter steer mix remains mainly 75 to 80 percent. Heifers about 15 percent. cows 5 percent. Prime share in steers rises to around 5 percent and high choice to 75 percent. Slaughter steer average weight near 1158 pounds. trade slow on prime beef as Eastern demand shrinks.
The Vintage sale, featuring 376 head, saw slaughter steers steady to strong while cows remained steady to weak and bulls down about 50. Bulk prices for choice slaughter steers ran 26.25 to 27.25 with some lots at 27.35 to 28 for 950 to 1200 lb cattle. Cutter cows ranged 16.25 to 18, and canners 14.50 to 16.50. calves and vealers were scarce with limited good offerings.
Slaughter steers graded good and better sold steady while low good and below were 50 higher at New Holland. Cows and bulls steady to weak. hogs mostly steady. sheep and lambs mixed with rising prices for some fat cattle. Receipts July 21 totaled 958 head. dairy cattle sale July 20 saw 15 cows and 4 bulls plus hens.
Load lots of prime steers 1150 to 13800 pounds bring 27 to 28 40. High choice and prime steers 2550 to 27 50. Yearling steers 1075 pounds at 27.0. Dealers 23 to 27 00. Small lots 521 and 450 pound stock steer calves around 24 75. Farm shop time reduces power use and boosts next summers field work.
NEPPCO exhibits report highest egg quality among entries. Hen eggs from birds laying 12 to 14 months feature Andrews White Rock crossing mating male and female stock. They are described as tough and excellent layers.
University poultry specialists advise farmers to check repair and replace worn brooding gear well before baby chicks arrive to prevent delays and ensure proper care.
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