Lancaster Yards Market Report May 1 1959 Steers Cows Hogs and Lambs
Market news from James E. OHara reports steady cattle prices with slaughter steers at 29.75 to 33, cows 18.25 to 23.50, bulls up to 27.50, and feeders 27 to 36.50. Vealers strong 30 to 42, hogs mixed 16.50 to 19.50, sows 10 to 14, and sheep lambs steady with 21.75 to 35 for slaughter lambs. Also notes aureomycin feeding reduces calf scours with limited long term weight advantage.
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James E. O'Hara
Market News
Chicago Cattle Market Slips Amid Weak Spot in Prime Steers
Weekly Chicago market notes show cattle supplies 10 percent up from last week but 5 percent below year ago. Wednesday receipts topped 17 000, the largest since mid January, with 70 percent slaughter steers, 20 percent heifers, 7 percent cows. Prime steers scarce at 3 percent, choice near 50 percent, food about 40 percent. average weight slipping below 1145 pounds. Prices held steady until Wednesday when high choice and prime steers dropped sharply. Wednesday’s top near 3550, cows up to 50 higher in parts, feeders quiet.
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Chicago
New Holland Beef Market Reports Mixed Steer Demand April 30
April 30 beef market receipts 935 cattle 248 calves. Steers brisk with top end above 30.50 declining 25-50. Bulls and cows varied with feedlot primes 32.32 85, choice heifers 27 28.50, stockers and canners listed. Wednesday loads 33.75 35 for prime steers. early week bids 31.50 33.50. April 29 receipts 1g stock bulls and Holsteins shown.
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