The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Aug. 16 Mercer Livestock Auction.

CATTLE

Steers -

Holstein steers -

Heifers -

Cows -

Bulls -

Feeder cattle -

Steers - One, large 1, 345 lbs., 105. Heifers - Few, medium and large 1, 275-365 lbs., 100.-105.; few, medium 2, 415-550 lbs., 80.-85. Bulls - Few, small 1, 550 lbs., 91.; one, medium, 335 lbs., 100.

CALVES

66 - Vealers - Standard and good, 65-95 lbs., 47.50-85.; utility, 60-65 lbs., 30.-42.50. Farm calves - No. 1, Holstein bulls, 90-120 lbs., 160.-200.; No. 2, 80-135 lbs., 90.-145. One, No. 1, Holstein heifer, 110 lbs., 550.; few, No. 2, 75-90 lbs., 200.-375.

HOGS

40 - Barrows and gilts - Few, 49-54 percent lean, 210-275 lbs., 51.50-55.; 45-50 percent lean, 220-280 lbs., 48.25-51.; 40-45 percent lean, 220-300 lbs., 44.-47.25.

FEEDER PIGS

7 - (Sold per cwt.) No. 1-3, few, 130-165 lbs., 50.-65.

SHEEP

9 4-H lambs - Slaughter lambs - High choice and prime, 75-130 lbs., 70.-115.

GOATS

2 - (All sold by the head with weights estimated.) Kids - Selection 1, one, 100 lbs., 92.50. Selection 3, one, 65 lbs., 55.