LIVESTOCK
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the April 6 Mercer Livestock Auction.
CATTLE 377
Steers
Holstein steers
Heifers
Cows
Bullocks
Bulls
Feeder cattle
Heifers
Bulls
Medium 1, 300-500 lbs., 91.-98.; 500-700 lbs., 82.-96.; medium 2, 575-700 lbs., 70.-83.
CALVES 62
Vealers
Farm calves
No. 1, Holstein bulls, 90-115 lbs., 100.-120.; No. 2 85-115 lbs., 60.-90. Two, No. 2, Holstein heifers, 65 and 120 lbs., 100. and 420.; one, beef cross bull and heifer, 105 lbs., 87.50.
HOGS 116
Barrows and gilts
Sows
Boars
Two, 580 and 750 lbs., 10.
FEEDER PIGS 0
No market test.
SHEEP 5
Slaughter
lambs - Few, choice, 50-65 lbs., 190.-200.; one, good and choice, 60 lbs., 130.
GOATS 4
Billies
One, 120 lbs., 97.50; few, 80-100 lbs., 52.50-70.
