The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Aug. 17 Mercer Livestock Auction.

CATTLE 241

Steers

Holstein steers

Cows

Feeder cattle

Steers

Heifers

Bulls

Medium 1, 375-500 lbs., 89.-113.; 525-700 lbs., 85.-103.

CALVES 42

Vealers

Farm calves

No. 1, Holstein bulls, 85-120 lbs., 115.-132.50; No. 2, 80-110 lbs., 80.-110. Two, No. 2 Holstein heifers, 75 and 85 lbs., 160.-390. Two, beef cross bulls and heifers, 110 and 185 lbs., 90. and 145.

HOGS 46

Barrows and gilts

Few, 49-54 percent lean, 250-270 lbs., 56.50-59.50; 45-50 percent lean, 250-280 lbs., 52.75-55.

FEEDER PIGS 0

No market test.

SHEEP 0

No market test.

GOATS 7

Kids

Nannies

One, 100 lbs., 30.