The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the April 5 Mercer Livestock Auction.

CATTLE 273-

Steers -

Choice 1-3, 1200-1450 lbs., 89.50-94.50; few, 1510-1650 lbs., 78-85; select 1-2, 80-88.50; few, standard 1-2, 72-79.

Holstein steers -

One high choice and prime 2-3, 1460 lbs., 83.75; choice 2-3, 1475-1655 lbs., 77.50-81.50; one select 1-2, 75; couple, standard 1-2. 67 and 69.75.

Heifers -

Choice 1-3, 1000-1350 lbs., 89.50-.95.50; few down to 84; few select 1-2, 73-86.50; few, standard 1-2, 68.50-78.

C

ows -

Breakers 75-80 percent lean, 55.-63.50, one 66; boners, 80-85 percent lean 53.-60; lean, 85-90 percent lean, 50.-56.75; shells, 48 and down.

Bulls -

Few, yield grade 1, 1285-1935 lbs., 69.-76.50; few, yield grade 2, 1430-2530 lbs., 40-67.25.

Feeder cattle - Steers -

Medium 1, 295-450 lbs., 128.-137.; Medium 2, 210-400 lbs., 80-125; Large 2 765-1000 lbs., 66-73.

Heifers -

Medium 1, 275-500 lbs., 120.-132.50; 500-700 lbs., 96.-125. Medium 2, 225-400 lbs., 105-127.50; 400-600 lbs., 99-122.50.

Bulls -

Medium 1, 400-525 lbs., 117-135.; 500-700 lbs., 101-108; Medium 2, 275-450 lbs., 90-135.

CALVES 95

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Vealers -

Standard and good, 70-120 lbs., 37.50-75; utility, 55-75 lbs., 20.-47.50.

Farm calves -

No. 1, Holstein bulls, 90-120 lbs., 180-205.; No. 2, 80-145 lbs., 90-175 lbs,; Few, No. 1, Holstein heifers, 100-115 lbs., 550.-640.; couple, No. 2, 85 and 100 lbs., 310. and 410; beef cross bulls and heifers, 80-125 lbs., 140.-275.

HOGS 57

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Barrows and gilts -

49-54 percent lean, 240-260 lbs., 48; 45-50 percent lean, 250-280 lbs., 43-47.25; 40-45 percent lean, 250-290 lbs., 37-42.

Sows - Few,

1-3, 400-640 lbs., 36.50-43.50.

FEEDER PIGS 0

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No market test.

SHEEP 1

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No market test.

GOATS 0

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No market test.