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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1957
Page
10
Philadelphia buyers note fair demand for ready to cook poultry with ample supply. Hens show steady to adequate pricing around 31 to 34 cents per pound, while 2 to 3 pound grades fetch 31 to 32 cents. Receipts for Sept 10 include Maryland 91,000 pounds and other states totaling 286,000 pounds.
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson assigns the Agricultural Marketing Service to administer the Poultry Products Inspection Act. By Jan 1, 1959 all interstate poultry and products must be inspected for wholesomeness. partial effect begins Jan 1, 1958 with USDA approval of plants.
Livestock prices listed show repu rations for steers heifers and cows with ranges for feedlots and buyers. Calves hogs and sheep are priced with weekly comparisons and quality grades including veal and prime options.
The association notes losses due to mastitis estimated at 227 million dollars annually and urges veterinarians to regularly examine herds. Milk from each cow quarter should be tested, and once organisms are identified by lab tests, the veterinarian can prescribe the most effective drug.
A planned mastitis program with regular testing and veterinary care increased a 265 cow herd in New York state by $600 monthly. The American Veterinary Medical Association notes even small operations suffer losses, with the average 20 cow Wisconsin dairyman losing about $25 monthly.
Unsettled wholesale market observes price declines for top quality large eggs amid ample supplies and storage movement. Retail carton prices for Grade A large whites run 62-68 cents per dozen, browns 62-68, medium whites 58-63 with varied ranges for other grades and finishes. receipts noted at 3,000 cases by truck on Sept 10.
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