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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018. PAGE 13.
Agriculture
Brussels Livestock report
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Civic holiday causes lighter run of cattle
Total receipts for Brussels
Livestock for the week ending Aug.
10 were 1,148 cattle and 1,070
lambs and goats.
On Tuesday there was a lighter run
of cattle due to the holiday. Fed
steers and heifers sold on a selective
demand at easier prices. Choice
steers and heifers sold $142 to $146.
Second cut steers and heifers sold
$138 to $142. Cows sold steady. On
Thursday veal sold on a good active
trade. Lambs sold barely steady and
sheep and goats sold steady. On
Friday calves and yearlings sold on a
strong active trade. Calves sold at
steady prices, while yearlings sold
$3 to $5 higher.
Scott Weppler of Ayton, consigned
one red heifer that weighed 1,350
lbs. and sold for $143. Glen Bieman
of Ayton, consigned three head that
averaged 1,375 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $137.86. One bwf
heifer weighed 1,325 lbs. and sold
for $136.50.
Noah and Neil Weppler of Ayton,
consigned 10 head that averaged
1,445 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $140.31. Two red steers
averaged 1,483 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $145.50.
Peter Biggelaar of Kimberley
consigned six steers that averaged
1,298 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $141.26. One black steer
weighed 1,365 lbs. and sold for
$144.
There were 150 cows on offer.
Beef sold $68 to $85 with sales to
$97; D1 and D2, $65 to $72 with
sales to $78; D3, $58 to $63; D4,
$40 to $56. Randy Ernest of
Elmwood, consigned two limousin
cow that averaged 1,345 lbs. and
sold for an average price of $97.
There were six bulls selling
$83.50 to $103. Jeff Hayter of Varna,
consigned one limousin bull that
weighed 1,315 lbs. and sold for
$103.
There were 200 head of veal on
offer. Beef sold $150 to $175 with
sales to $200; good holsteins, $115
to $125 with sales to $130; Si heavy
holsteins, $110 to $118; heavy
holsteins, $110 to $119. Lamar Frey
of Listowel, consigned five head that
averaged 836 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $166.39. One roan
steer weighed 750 lbs. and sold for
$200. Paul Martin of Lucknow,
consigned six head that averaged
898 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $157.74. Two heifers
weighed an average of 893 lbs. and
sold for $190.
Donald Lockwood of Clinton,
consigned two holstein steers that
averaged 633 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $123.18. One
holstein steer weighed 690 lbs. and
sold for $130.
Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $268 to
$280; 50 - 64 lbs., $253 to $283; 65
- 79 lbs., $260 to $290; 80 - 94 lbs.,
$253 to $270; 95 - 109 lbs., $253 to
$270; 110 lbs. and over, $240 to
$242 / lb.
Sheep sold $110 to $155.
Goats: billies sold $150 to $325;
nannies, $50 to $125; kids: dairy,
180 to $295; meat, $240 to $335 / lb.
Ron Prange of Tara, consigned nine
Hallahan hosts, enlightens 4-H Sheep Club
By Evy Verschaeve
The South Huron 4-H Sheep Club
met for the fourth time on the
evening of July 22 at the Hallahan
family farm outside of Blyth.
Members took an unofficial tour
of the farm and helped with feeding
calves before joining in the
Hallahan's robot barn, where they
recited the 4-H pledge before
tucking into a pizza supper provided
by the club. As members finished up
their meal, Steve Hallahan
redirected their attention to a group
of two-year-old milking heifers that
he had previously sorted out of the
pen. He pointed out what to look for
when judging dairy animals,
including strong feet and legs on the
animal and a large supply of blood
flow to an evenly proportioned
udder.
Steve had pointed out that for a
cow to produce a single litre of milk,
40 litres of blood need to flow
through the cow's mammary system.
The members of the club then took
the 4-H motto of "Learn to do by
doing" and began to judge the pen of
four on their own, writing their
placings onto small cards before
telling their reasons to the judge.
Then, Liz Gras, a former 4-H
member, gave her official placings
and reasonings for the class. Steve
then released the cows and the club
filed into their robot room where
they watched a cow get milked.
As members watched with
mesmerized expressions regarding
the marvels of modern technology,
Steve answered some questions
regarding the farm. With his milking
robot, the farm averages 2.8
milkings per day, and since they had
built the barn in the spring of 2017
they have had over 60,000 milkings
on their single robot.
After the cow had been released
back into the pen, the members
regrouped in the barn office where
we watched the milk truck dashcam
footage of their shed fire that had
happened on June 29. We discussed
farm and fire safety as we headed
towards the manger and began the
formalities of the meeting.
President Grace Hallahan had led
the roll call, "What are you doing
with your sheep for summer fun?"
Many members talked about how
they took their sheep on walks to get
them used to walking in a show ring.
Members then discussed the Go for
the Gold competition scheduled for
July 25 and formulated their teams.
The hosts were thanked, and the
meeting ended with the
4-H motto and wishes of safe
summer travels.
The date and time for the club's
fifth meeting is yet to be decided.
Sewanosh Club holds Achievement Day
By Loretta Higgins
Achievement Day for Sewanosh
was held Monday, July 20 at the
home of Gerrie Bos. Once everyone
arrived, Abby opened with roll call
and then Amanda introduced Gerrie
to the club. Gerrie then introduced
us to Anne and Marita, other
members of the "Sewing for Hope"
group that meets Wednesdays at
Gerrie's.
After the introductions, Gerrie
informed the club about the history
of their group from their start in
Long-awaited
While the Four Winds Barn in Brussels has been open,
hosting both events and the weekly Brussels Farmers'
Market, for several months, its grand opening was held on
the weekend. The barn was open for all to explore and
featured live entertainment both days. (Hannah Dickie photo)
2011 due to the earthquake in Haiti
and their association with the "Sew
on Fire" group from Burlington.
Gerrie also talked about all the
different articles they sew, including
dresses, quilts, costumes, dolls,
underwear and even backpacks.
These articles are then sent to
various places around the world
including local hospitals and
villages in Zimbabwe. While Gerrie
was talking, she sent pictures and
calendars around, showcasing their
finished products.
Gerrie than led the club into one of
the storage rooms used for some of
the many donated boxes of material.
Gerrie took some out of the boxes to
show the club all the different
shapes, sizes, colours, patterns and
fabrics donated to them and how
they sort it depending on the size and
fabric in order for the material to be
used wisely.The club then moved to
another room where material was
cut out ready to be sewn and invited
members to take some articles and
try sewing them if they wished.
Moving along, the club moved to
another room where Marilyn
showed the club a trick to sewing
pillowcases and everyone in the club
picked a pillowcase to take home.
The club then took a break. Cathy
handed back everyone's pajamas and
gave pointers on how to improve
their projects and their sewing.
Loretta thanked Marilyn for her help
and wisdom over the past few weeks
and giving members a chance to try
a sewing machine with a low gear.
Loretta also thanked Gerrie and the
other members of "Sewing for
Hope" for sharing their experiences
with the members and giving out
sewing tips. Abby then closed the
neeting with with the motto and the
members thanked Gerrie again as
they left.
lambs that averaged 75 lbs. and sold
for an average price of $290.
Twenty-eight lambs averaged 86 lbs.
and sold for an average price of
$275.70.
Top quality stocker steers under
400 lbs. sold $253 to $260; 400 - 499
lbs., $237 to $285; 500 - 599 lbs.,
$217 to $245; 600 - 699 lbs., $217 to
$234; 700 - 799 lbs., $209 to $226;
800 - 899 lbs., $185 to $207; 900 -
999 lbs., $181 to $197; 1,000 lbs.
and over, $163 to $185.
Top quality stocker heifers 300 -
399 lbs. sold $235 to $245; 400 - 499
lbs., $209 to $222; 500 - 599 lbs.,
$180 to $199; 600 - 699 lbs., $187 to
$212; 700 - 799 lbs., $186 to $191;
800 - 899 lbs., $165 to $184; 900 lbs.
and over, $155 to $172.
Elo M. Martin of Teeswater,
consigned 10 steers that averaged
965 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $191.49. Six charolais steers
averaged 952 lbs. and sold for an
average price for $197. Marc
Robillard of Belle Vallee, consigned
50 head that averaged 688 lbs. and
sold for an average price of $200.11.
Thirteen red heifers averaged 617
lbs. and sold for an average price of
$198.
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