LIVESTOCK
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Aug. 30 Mercer Livestock Auction.
CATTLE
286
Steers
Holstein steers
Heifers
Cows
Bulls
Feeder cattle
Heifers
Bulls
Few, medium 1-2, 360-420 lbs., 96.-123.
CALVES
Vealers
Farm calves
No. 1, Holstein bulls, 90-120 lbs., 175.-215.; No. 2, 80-120 lbs., 120.-175.; one, No. 1. 100 lbs., 650.; two, No. 2, 100 and 120 lbs., 190. and 250. One, beef cross bulls and heifers, 80 lbs., 275.
HOGS
26
Barrows and gilts, 49-54 percent lean, 220-260 lbs., 47.50-48.50; few, 45-50 percent lean 200-250 lbs., 47.; 40-45 percent lean, 240-280 lbs., 42.-45.
FEEDER PIGS
No market test.
SHEEP
No market test.
GOATS
Kids
Nannies
- Few, 100-120 lbs., 40.
