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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1966
Page
20
The article urges dairymen to guard cows as they are first turned out on warm sunny days noting that cold wet ground can chill udders and trigger mastitis. It stresses regular milking routines to condition cows and improve milk flow and warns in hoof care to trim hooves properly to prevent leg problems and promote pasture use and longevity.
Slaughter lambs and slaughter ewes steady. Spring lambs 62 to 93 pounds 24.00 to 26.00 with a lot at 26.50. One lot choice 75 pounds 26.50, seven head 40 to 55 pounds 28.85 to 32.00. One lot utility 70 pounds 22.00. Shorn lambs and ewes listed with utility values 6.50 to 9.00. shorn slaughter ewe utility and good 6.50 to 9.00.
Lancaster market shows 350 slaughter lambs and ewes mostly steady. Spring lambs 70-90 lbs bring 28.00 per head for select lots, 40-55 lbs 28 to 32 dollars, good 60-95 lbs 24 to 26 dollars, utility at 22.00, and shorn lambs 60-70 lbs with pelts bring 15 to 21 dollars. Slaughter ewes with pelts fetch 5 to 10 dollars, with full tops 1 to 2 dollars.
The article notes drilling seeds to avoid injury, staggered planting for summer grazing, and highlights historic sausage length. It reports 1965 red meat consumption down eight pounds from 1964, with population growth at 1.5 percent and meat production dipping slightly in 1965 66. Per capita red meat use projected at 164 percent pounds with beef 98, veal 5, lamb 3.
Newswanger uses a sealed tent over a cow to quantify moisture loss and heat dissipation. Instruments track skin evaporation, waste heat loss, and breathing through a respirator. Scientists seek to separate heat related milk drop from heat induced side effects and advise on forage, shade, and clean water to reduce infection and stress.
Vintage hogs steady to 25 cents higher with US 1 1-2 180-240 lb at 27.00-27.35 and 4 head 2750-28.25. US 1-3 180-250 lb 26.50-26.85. 2-3 200-250 lb 25.75-26.35. 250-255 lb 25.00-26.00. 260-275 lb 24.00-24.25. Sheep: not enough of any one class to establish a market.
Chicago sold steady to 50 higher with steer quotes showing Prime and High Choice ranges from 2650 to 2775 for 1150 to 1885 pound cattle. Loads hit 2825, marking a weekly top near late January. Prices span 2250 to 2675 for various weight classes and grades.
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