LIVESTOCK
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the April 19 Mercer Livestock Auction.
CATTLE 267
Steers
Holstein steers
Heifers
Cows
Bulls
Feeder
cattle
Steers
Heifers
Bulls
Medium 1, 200-300 lbs., 130.-137.50; 300-525 lbs., 114.-130.; one lot, 312 lbs., 90.; medium 2, 450-650 lbs., 88.-109.
CALVES 88
Vealers
Farm calves
No. 1, Holstein bulls, 90-125 lbs., 170.-210., few 220. No. 2, 80-120 lbs., 97.50-170. One, No. 1, Holstein heifers, 115 lbs., 680.; few, No. 2, 80-100 lbs., 270.-400. Few, beef cross bull and heifer, 70-80 lbs., 95.-240.
HOGS 30
Barrows and gilts
Sows
Boars
Few, 285-520 lbs., 26.50-27.50.
FEEDER PIGS 0
No market test.
SHEEP 2
Slaughter lambs
, c
hoice 88 lbs., 100.
GOATS 2
Kids - selection 2, 30 lbs., 15.-22.
