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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1959
Page
5
Weekly livestock report shows total receipts near 55 068 head, down from last week. Slaughter steers weakened 25 to 150 points with bulls and stockers also lower. vealers steady with dealers bidding up to 34.39 and prime to 40.00. Hog prices softened with barrows 14.50 to 15.25, sows 8.00 to 12.00, and total hog intake about 400 head, 300 below prior week.
Weekly summary shows steer slaughter proportion about 20 percent higher than last week but 5 percent below the year ago period. Slaughter steers up, heifers and stockers down. about 13 percent of steer supply prime, 65 percent choice, 20 percent good. General trade 50-1.0 lower. cows steady to 25 lower. weaners down. wholesale beef prices 0.50-1.50 lower. Week’s top around 29.25 for six loads mostly prime 1200-1350 lb steers. Slaughter lambs unevenly steady with good and choice lambs 19.50-21.50 for 60-95 lb and some 22.00 at 74-97 lb.
Weight steadiness in New Holland cattle week with heavies off 50 to 75. Calves steady. other categories down two dollars. Prices quoted for steers and cows vary by weight. stockers and feeders active. some fresh cattle and dairy stock noted. Receipts include horses and mules with limited activity.
Market reports list steers at 25.50 to 28.75 with 1500 lb choice lo ads. yearlings around 1050 lb reach 28. 1300-1450 lb steers sell 26.25 to 27, two loads 584 lb stock steers at 28.25, 700-725 lb weights at 26.25-27, 750 lb feeding steers at 27, and 925 lb loads at 26.75. Pork notes mention low calories and protein content in dietary guidance.
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