HARRISBURG Decorating
eggs is a time-honored Easter
tradition enjoyed by many Penn
sylvanians. However, another
Omaha Weekly
Slaughter steer and heifer prices
closed 50-1.00 lower at midweek as
dressed beef prices trended lower.
Demand generally good as wet
weather continues to slow
movement from the direct feedlots
due to muddy road conditions. Mud
continues to be a problem on
cattle, nearly all offerings showed
varying degrees, and buyers
generally discounted their bids
accordingly. Slaugher cows 1.00-
2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady.
Estimated 5 day receipts 11700,
actuals last week 9600 and 12500
last year. Steers comprised 52 pet
of the week’s receipts, heifers 26
pet, cows 9 pet, feeders 11 pet.
SLAUGHTER STEERS: On the
close, scattered loads and lots
choice 2-4 1050-130(1 lbs. 68.00-69.25.
Muddy lots to 66.00. Mixed good
and choice 2-3 1000-1150 lbs. 66.50-
68.50. Good 64.00-67.00.
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS:
Scattered loads and lots choice 2-4
950-1125 lbs. 65.50-67.00. Muddy lots
noted to 64.00. Mixed good and
choice 2-3 900-1025 lbs. 64.50-66.00.
Good 61.00-64.50.
Average of LS-214 detailed
quotations for choice 900-1100 lb.
steers 68.15, 1100-1300 lbs. 69.60.
Average cost steers this week
68.26, average weight 1145 lbs. as
compared to 67.51 and 1148 lbs. last
week. Average cost heifers this
week 66.14, average weight 1001
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Chick sale discouraged
Easter-time occurance u.
dyecoloring of baby chicks and
ducklings is neither honored not
within the law, according to State
lbs. as compared to 65.66 and 1016
lbs. last week.
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking
utility and commercial 2-3 42.00-
46.50, high dressing to 48.25. Cutter
and boning utility 1-2 39.00-43.50,
high dressing to 46.50. Canner and
low cutter 36.7543.00, mostly 39.00-
42.00, few lightweights to 35.50.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: 1-2 1100-
1800 lbs. 48.00-55.00.
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CATTLE: Friday through
Wednesday’s salable receipts
2,300; 5 days last week 1,115; Same
period a year ago 2222. Trading
slow for the week. Slaughter steers
ended the week steady to 1.00,
instances 1.50 lower compared
with Wednesday of last week.
Slaughter steers ended the week 50
to 1.00 lower. Cows ended the week
steady.
SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice
few Prime 3-4 1250-1470# 69.50-71.50
Monday. Choice 2-4 1050-1300#
68.00-70.00, 67.50-68.50 Wednesday.
Mixed good and choice 2-3 950-1250#
66.50-68.00 Monday; 65.50-67.00
Wednesday.
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS:
Choice 2-4 925-1150# 66.5068.50
Monday; 65.50-67.00 Wednesday.
Mixed good and choice 2-3 850-1050#
64.0066.50 Monday; 63.0065.50
Wednesday.
COWS: Cutter and boning utility
1-2 few 43.50 Monday. Canner and
low cutter 1-2 38.0042.00.
Banded or In-Furrow.
P.L RONRER 8 BRO„ INC.
Smoketown, PA
Agriculture Secretary Penrose
Hallo well.
“The Pennsylvania Criminal
Code prohibits the coloring, dyeine
or staining of baby chicks or
ducklings for sale of pets,”
Hallowell said, noting that the law
provides animal cruelty charges
and fines for violators.
“The moratorium on the sale of
birds at livestock auctions remains
in effect, and we are asking
retailers to honor this moratorium.
PH; 717-299-2571
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Has Beastly
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“While we have telcen great
strides in controlling avian in
fluenza, the possibility of infection
or spread through such sales
remains, and the Department will
take action to prevent any further
spread,” he said. The disease has
claimed 11.6 million chickens and
turkeys in southcentral Penn
sylvania. Avian influenza does not
affect humans.
In a related matter, Hallowell
said that 202 checks totaling
$1,118,548 have been mailed to
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DEALERS
PENNSYLVANIA
Aemm. A.L. HERR & BROS.
SCOTTY’S REPAIR FARM EQUIP.
York Springs, Pa Quarryville, Pa.
Ph.(717)528-4795 Ph.(717)786-3621
BEDFORD CO.
JOHN M. EMERIGK
Hyndman, Pa.
Ph. (814)842-3480
LAWN CARE OF PA.
BERKS CQ. Martindale, Pa.
MERTZ LANDSCAPING Ph. (215) 445-4541
Kutztown, Pa.
Ph. (215)683-6260
CENTRE CO.
RISHEL’S SALES
& SERVICE
Spring Mills. Pa.
Ph. (814)422-8826
State College. Pa.
Ph. (814)238-7788
LEBANON CO
CHESTER CO. LEBANON VALLEY
EAGLE’S MACHINERY IMPLEMENT CO.
Uwchland, Pa Richland, Pa.
Ph (215)458-5326 Ph.(717)866-7518
STOLTZFUS FARM MARTIN’S HWD.
SERVICE & EQUIP.
Cochranville, Pa Newmanstown. Pa.
Ph.(215)593-2407 Ph.(717)949-6817
PAUL SHOVER, INC.
Carlisle, Pa
Ph. (717) 243-2686
DAUPHIN CO.
JIM’S LAWN MOWER
SERVICE
Harrisburg, Pa.
Ph. (717) 545-5114
JETER’S SALES
& SERVICE
Millersburg, Pa.
Ph. (717) 362-8501
FRANKLIN CO.
A.AJLLAWN SERVICE
Chambersburg, Pa.
Ph. (717)369-5111
GEHLE FARMS
Shippensburg, Pa
Ph. (717)532-9271
ROGER’S WORKSHOP
Mount Union, Pa
Ph (814)542-8691
LANCASTER CO.
A. &N. EQUIP.
Narvon, Pa
Ph. (717)768-3227
GOOD’S LAWN & GARDEN
East Earl. Pa.
Ph. (717)354-0076
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 14,1984-Al7
reimburse farmers for losses
associated with the avian influenza
outbreak. A total of 198 farmers
have received $804,766 for cleaning
and disinfection of their operations
following depopulation of their
flocks. Another 24 checks were
mailed to flock owners as in
demnity payments for birds which
died without federal indemnity
payments. Additional applications
are being received and processed
daily to compensate farmers for
cleaning and disinfection ex
penses, _ —-
Available in Cast
Iron Kohler
Engine or
Briggs E
J.B. HOSTETTER & SON
Mount Joy. Pa.
Ph. (717)653-1841
LIMEVILLE SALES
A SERVICE
Gap, Pa.
Ph. (717)442-9304
ROMAN MUSSER
Rothsville, Pa.
Ph. (717)626-6363
SWOPE tBASHORE, IHC. ffi^sWALl
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Mifflinburg, Pa
Ph. (717)966-2545
LEHIGH CO.
DAVE'S LA
Orefield, Pa.
Ph. (215) 395-1202
N& GARDEN
HERMIT KISTLER
Lynnport, Pa.
Ph. (215)298-2011
MAURER’S MOWER
SALES* SERVICE
Allentown, Pa.
Ph. (215)437-0452
KEN BERGREN, INC.
Williamsport, Pa.
Ph. (717)326-2874
BRICKHOUSEFARM,
LAWN* GARDEN
Lacyville, Pa.
Ph. (717)869-1871
MIFFLIN CO.
PEACHEY’S SAW SHOP
Belleville, Pa.
Ph (717)935-2833
If There Is No Dealer In Your Area Call
LAWN CARE DISTRIBUTORS
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MONROE CO.
WEST END ENGINE
SERVICE
Gilbert, Pa.
Ph.(215)681-5419
NORTHAMPTON CO.
MNGORHWD.& PAINT
Bangor, Pa.
Ph. (215)588-3205
MONTANDON EQUIP.
SALES A SERVICE
Milton, Pa.
Ph. (717)524-2473
PERRY CO.
R.E. DAVIDSON & SON
Millersburg, Pa.
Ph. (717)444-3670
Selinsgrove, Pa.
(Snyder Co.)
Ph. (717)374-8590
SNYDER CO.
MARTIN’S PRO HWD.
Richfield. Pa
Ph. (717)694-3220
OVERDORFFNURSERY
LAWN & GARDEN
Mt. Pleasant, Pa.
Ph (412)423-6288
YORK CO.
CHARLIES SALES
* SERVICE
Brogue, Pa.
Ph. (717)927-6500
W.L. STERNER
Hanover, Pa.
Ph. (717)637-2159
MARYLAND
RT. 77 MOWERS
Detour, Md.
Ph. (301) 775-7577