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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-03-16, Page 11P16- f] ridge ELEVATORS,, 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff's Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for E•ENSALL STRICT .OPERATIVE THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017. PAGE 11. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report wHURON TRACTOR BLYTH = 519-523-4244 JOHN DEERE www.hurontractor.com Lambs sell on good, active trade at sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 10 were 1,571 cattle and 417 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a good trade at prices $2 to $3 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $152 to $156 with a high of $164.50. Second cut sold $148 to $152. Cows sold actively at higher prices. On Thursday veal calves sold steady to the week's decline. Beef calves sold fully steady. Lambs sold on a good active trade. Goats sold steady. Sheep sold lower. On Friday calves sold on a strong active trade at prices $5 to $10 higher. Yearlings sold actively at prices $2 to $3 higher. Stephen Bowman of Listowel, consigned 12 steers that averaged 1,670 lbs. and sold for an average price of $151.80. One limousin steer weighed 1,540 lbs. and sold for $164.50. Art Bos of Blyth, consigned four steers that averaged 1,390 lbs. and sold for an average price of $151.02. One steer weighed 1,510 lbs. and sold for $164. Ken McAlpine of Ailsa Craig, consigned seven head that averaged 1,496 lbs. and sold for an average price of $160.46. Two charolais heifers averaged 1,343 lbs. and sold for $160.25. Larry Reinhart Jr. of Mildmay, consigned 10 heifers that averaged 1,269 lbs. and sold for an average price of $150.95. One limousin heifer weighed 1,465 lbs. and sold for $160. There were 250 cows on offer. Export types sold $85 to $90 with sales to $102.50; beef, $78 to $89 with sales to $102; D1 and D2, $77 to $86; D3, $75 to $80; D4, $55 to $75. Blythhill Farms of Zurich, consigned one holstein cow that weighed 1,675 lbs. and sold for $102.50. There were 13 bulls selling $101.50 to $115. Drew Black of Lucknow, consigned one simmental bull that weighed 2,255 lbs. and sold for $115. There were 225 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $130 to $170 with sales to $177; good holsteins, $115 to $125 with sales to $128; Si heavy holsteins, $108 to $115; heavy holsteins, $105 to $115; medium holsteins, $103 to $112. Reuben S. Martin of Wallenstein, consigned two head that averaged 868 lbs. and sold for an average price of $168.04. One steer weighed 900 lbs. and sold for $169. Matt Ferraro of Hanover, consigned seven head that averaged 846 lbs. and sold for an average price of $150.89. One limousin heifer weighed 880 lbs. and sold for $177. Stephen Whale of Mildmay, consigned seven head that averaged 689 lbs. and sold for an average price of $117.78. One holstein steer weighed 655 lbs. and sold for $124. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $334 to $345; 65 - 79 lbs., $318 to $340; 80 - 94 lbs., $224 to $240; 95 - 110lbs., $249 to $254 / lb. Sheep sold $80 to $170 / lb. Goats: kids sold $150 to $350; nannies, $80 to $150; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $213 to $227; 500 - 599 lbs., $209 to $221; 600 - 699 lbs., $187 to $210; 700 - 799 lbs., $177 to $185; 800 - 899 lbs., $172 to $182; 900 - 999 lbs., $171 to $188; 1,000 lbs. and over, $150 to $169. Top quality stocker heifers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $210 to $220; 500 - 599 lbs., $183 to $196; 600 - 699 lbs., $174 to $190; 700 - 799 lbs., $162 to $172; 800 - 899 lbs., $160 to $154; 900 lbs., and over, $150 to $159. Timothy Martin of Wallenstein, consigned 24 charolais steers that averaged 918 lbs. and sold for an average price of $179.28. Gus Dekkers of New Liskeard, consigned 51 head that averaged 628 lbs. and sold for an average price of $191.37. Fifteen charolais heifers averaged 608 lbs. and sold for an average price of $186. Shifting tax burden discussed at HCFA forum By Lisa B. Pot The Rural Voice Don't shift tax burdens onto landowners just because land values have increased says Ethan Wallace, a dairy farmer and director with the Huron County Federation of Agriculture (HCFA). Wallace was one of several attendees speaking about property tax issues at the Huron County Federation of Agriculture's Local Politician Forum held at the Clinton Legion late last month. "I get that it's the easy way to base taxes on property values but residential owners have a responsibility to bear their share too," said Wallace. Property tax concerns were part of the HCFA Farm Finance Committee report prepared by Paul Klopp. Several reports were presented to MP Ben Lobb and MPP Lisa Thompson as an opportunity to inform and encourage discussion about the current issues affecting agriculture today. Klopp's report stated the rural and non -rural families understand the need for property taxes to pay for roads, school and recreational areas. However, "there is an increased percentage of taxes being paid by farmers due to the increased assessment values for farms in relation to other sectors. We do point out that fields and woodlots do not use services such as recreational facilities and schools." Brent Royce, Zone 7 director for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, asked what could be done to get things changed? Lobb suggested that perhaps removing federal and provincial politicians from the equation and letting municipalities make the decisions could solve the problem. "Look at what Toronto Mayor John Tory wanted to do on the Gardiner [Expressway]... he wanted to put tolls in. Then he got trumped by Premier Kathleen Wynne. Well, when a mayor of a city decides it is in his city's best interest to put tolls in before cutting services, and then a provincial leader takes money out of the coffers to fix the problem, it's a screwed up mess." Complaints about taxes kept being vocalized but solutions were few. "Right now the system we use is market value," said Ben Van Diepenbeek, the Reeve of Ashfield- Colborne-Wawanosh. "Until the province changes that formula, we cannot change" Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan agreed. "I don't know of any other system other than the value of property that would make paying property taxes fair. It's the fairest system we know at the moment." Other issues discussed and reports presented at the Politician's Forum included: • Huron County Beef Producers: Harvey Hoggart of the Huron County Beef Producers said the beef industry is in the midst of a significant market price decline where average losses per head for Ontario feedlot operators have been in the $400-$500 range for months. The Risk Management Program Continued on page 14 Health Unit finds calf with rabies on Blyth farm The Huron County Health Unit has been notified that a calf from the Blyth area submitted for testing on Feb. 27, 2017 was positive for the rabies virus. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is working with the farmer and veterinarian to implement a Precautionary Confinement Period (PCP) for the other cattle that were in the group with the infected animal. The Health Unit would like to take this opportunity to remind the public to avoid contact with wild animals and ensure their pets are immunized against rabies. Dogs and cats often get into fights with wild animals. If you witness a fight, or if your dog or cat comes home with injuries from a fight and you believe it may have been bitten or scratched by a rabid animal, do A collection of collectors A group of local Massey -Harris and Massey -Ferguson collectors held one of their regular meetings in Blyth at the local branch of the Legion recently. Henry Hendriks of the Lucknow area, a dedicated member of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association, was the meeting's guest speaker. (Vicky Bremner photo) not directly handle your pet as there may be fresh saliva from a rabid animal on its coat. Wear gloves and wash your hands afterwards, isolate your pet and contact your local veterinarian. Help control the spread of the rabies virus by being a responsible pet owner. Make sure that all dogs and cats, including those in the barn, are vaccinated against rabies. Pet owners in Huron County are required by law (Regulation 567/90) to have all cats and dogs three months of age or over immunized against rabies. To reduce the risk of being bitten by a rabid animal avoid handling any wild, unknown or stray animals. Parents are encouraged to teach their children to stay away from any animal they do not know. If you see a baby animal that appears to be orphaned, leave it alone. Chances are its mother is nearby. The possible danger to you outweighs the good you might do for the animal. Notify the nearest animal control agency or humane society branch instead. If you or someone in your family makes direct contact with an animal that may have rabies, seek medical attention immediately. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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