422 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



Sheep per head, up to $6 per carload (single-deck), 15 cents. 



The commission on mixed live stock shall he governed by this sec- 

 tion up to a charge of $12 per single-deck carload, and $18 per double- 

 deck carload. 



When part of a car is double-decked and loaded with hogs, sheep or 

 calves, the commission for selling such fractional upper-deck shall be 

 at the rates herein established for selling single-deckers of mixed stocii. 



Section 6. The commission for purchasing live stock shall not be 

 less than, the following named rates: 



Stocker and feeder cattle (including calves), per head (but not 

 to exceed $10 per carload, unless the parties, in connection with 

 a loan or advancement, agree to pay per head, without regard 



to the number constituting a carload lot) $ 0.5O 



Stock and feeding sheep and lambs, per single-deck carload 6.00 



Stock and feeding sheep and lambs, per double-deck carload 10.00 



Severe fines are provided for a violation of the above rules on the 

 Chicago Live Stock Exchange. 



Stock yard companies care for the stock from the time of its ar- 

 rival until it is disposed of. This usually includes handling, watering, 

 feeding and weigning. No cliarge is made for the use of the yards. 

 There is one charge for weighing, usually termed "yardage." which is 

 collected when the stock is sold. 



The yardage charges in Buffalo and Pittsburg are 15 cents, per head 

 for cattle, 6 cents for hogs, 4 for sheep and 8 for calves. The Omaha 

 charges are 25 cents for cattle, 8 cents for hogs. 5 cents for sheep and 

 10 cents for calves. In Chicago there is a terminal charge of $2 each on 

 cars coming in over western roads, and $1 on those coming in over 

 eastern roads. The terminal charges, yardage and fee charges consti- 

 tute the main source of revenue of the stock yards company. 



SEUJNG STOCK IN YARDS. 



Unloading the stock. The stk)ck is driven from the car onto the re- 

 ceiving platform, and from this it is driven by chutes to the pens in 

 various parts of the yards. One may unload a carload of stock, drive 

 it into an alley adjoining the platform, and thence to any part of the 

 yard desired. Cross gates are at frequent intervals, which will permit 

 one to direct his stock at his pleasure with but little trouble. After the 

 stock is placed in pens it is available for sale. The shipper usually 

 turns it over to a commission firm to sell, although this is not a neces- 

 sity. Yet one not regularly on the market can not sell to as good ad- 

 vantage as can the regular dealers. This is because irregular sellers 

 are not in touch with the buyers, so as to secure a wide range of 

 custom. 



The animals received in stock yards usually reach the market very 

 early in the morning, and by noon the active business of the day is 

 about completed. 



