The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Oct. 12 Mercer Livestock Auction.

CATTLE 246

Steers

Holstein steers

Heifers

Cows

Breakers 75-80 percent lean, 49.50-54.50; two, 57.75; boners, 80-85 percent lean, 47.-51.50; lean, 85-90 percent lean, 43.-49.25; shells, 42.75 and down.

Bullocks

Bulls

Feeder cattle

Steers

Heifers

Bulls

Two, medium 1, 610 and 640 lbs., 90. And 98.; medium 1-2, 375-600 lbs., 70.-87.50.

CALVES 69

Vealers

Farm calves

No. 1, Holstein bulls, 90-140 lbs., 130.-150.; No. 2, 80-135 lbs., 65.-130. One, No. 1, Holstein heifers, 100 lbs., 550.; few, No. 2, 90-130 lbs., 95.-450. Two, beef cross bulls and heifers, 225 lbs., 118.

HOGS 45

Barrows and gilts

Boars

One, 365 lbs., 17.

FEEDER PIGS 0

No market test.

SHEEP 0

No market test.

GOATS 0

- No market test.