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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-08-16, Page 13ifrJd a ELEVATOF 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff's Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for ENSALL !STRICT 0 -OPERATIVE THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018. PAGE 13. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report IJJHURON TRACTOR ® BLYTH 519-523-4244 JOHN DEERE www.hurontractor.com 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. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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