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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1960
Page
9
Market reports show 3896 cattle and 1700 hogs at Lancaster yards with slower trading. Slaughter steers fell 50-75 while cows rose 50-75. veal and stocker prices varied. hogs mainly higher for barrows and gilts with typical yields in 18 to 19 dollar ranges.
Cattle receipts rise only about 10 percent from the holiday week with a mix of 75 percent slaughter steers 15 percent heifers and 5 percent cows. Dealers remain scarce as around 1000 head are offered in stocker and feeder divisions.
At the June 7 sale in Vintage cattle were steady to lower with steers down 50, cows steady, and bulls 25-50 lower. Calves saw steady vealers with Good to Choice vealers 27.50-33.00 and Prime 33.00-39.50. Hogs totaled 60 with prime barrows in mild supply. steers and heifers sold sharply lower, while weaners and stockers edged up modestly. a 1206 lb prime steer traded around 32.00.
Slaughter steers and cows showed uneven demand with higher premiums for top grades. Receipts totaled 1053 cattle and 220 calves, with prime slaughter steers reaching 29 to 29.75 and varied prices across hogs, sheep, and dairy cattle as listings note fluctuating bids and numerous weight classes.
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