HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-12-05, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013. PAGE 23.
Total receipts for Brussels
Livestock for the week ending Nov.
28 were 2,427 cattle, 577 lambs and
goats. On Tuesday fed steers and
heifers traded on a strong active
market at prices $1 higher. Choice
steers and heifers sold $127 to $130
with sales to $139.75. Second cut
sold $124 to $127. Cows sold $1
higher on an active trade. On
Thursday veal sold on a very strong
market at prices $5 higher across the
board. Light lambs sold steady to
higher while heavy lambs sold
barely steady. Sheep and goats sold
on an active market with goats
trading at slightly higher prices.
On Friday all classes of cattle traded
on an active market at steady
prices.
Chris Smith of Brussels,
consigned 14 steers averaging 1,611
lbs. selling for an average of
$137.38. Two limousin steers
averaged 1,633 lbs. and sold to
Horizon Meat Packers for $139.75.
Wayne B. Martin of Drayton,
consigned six steers averaging 1,572
lbs. selling for an average of
$133.79. One limousin steer
weighed 1,510 lbs. and sold to
Horizon Meat Packers for $138.
William G. DeJong of Brucefield,
consigned 16 steers averaging 1,373
lbs. selling for an average of
$128.37. One limousin steer
weighed 1,075 lbs. and sold for
$134.50.
Frank Foran of Lucknow,
consigned four steers averaging
1,384 lbs. selling for an average of
$126.06. One red steer weighed
1,325 lbs. and sold for $130. Ervine
Willert of Hensall, consigned three
steers that averaged 1,370 lbs.
selling for an average of $127.38.
One bwf steer weighed 1,475 lbs.
and sold to St. Helen’s Meat Packers
for $128.50. Larry Reinhart Sr. of
Mildmay, consigned six steers
averaging 1,437 lbs. selling for an
average of $127.33. Four limousin
steers averaged 1,423 lbs. and sold
for $127.50.
Art Hinz & Sons Ltd., consigned
six heifers averaging 1,407 lbs.
selling for an average of $128.22.
One red heifer weighed 1,475 lbs.
and sold to Horizon Meat Packers
for $132. K/C McAlpine Farms of
Alisa Craig, consigned three heifers
that averaged 1,322 lbs. selling for
an average of $128.85. One limousin
heifer weighed 1,345 lbs. and sold to
Norwich Packers for $130.75.
David Bowles of Brussels,
consigned five heifers that averaged
1,314 lbs. selling for an average of
$126.86. One black heifer weighed
1,330 lbs. and for $128.50. Elam W.
Martin of Harriston, consigned eight
heifers that averaged 1,139 lbs.
selling for an average of $125.37.
One charolais heifer weighed 1,220
lbs. and sold for $127.75. Jason
Caesar of Dungannon, consigned
one heifer that weighed 1,415 lbs.
and sold for $127.25.
There were 361 cows on offer.
Export types sold $66 to $76.50 with
sales to $79; beef, $7150 to $79 with
sales to $84; D1 and D2, $54 to $63;
D3, $45 to $52; D4, $37 to $45. Ann
Bennett of Seaforth, consigned two
cows that averaged 1,568 lbs. and
sold for an average of $80.03. One
limousin cow weighed 1,625 lbs.
and sold for a top of $81. Charles
Osterndorff of Elmwood, consigned
one charolais cow that weighed
1,475 lbs. and sold for $79.50. Baird
Bros. of Wingham, consigned two
cows that averaged 1,188 lbs. and
sold for an average of $77.21. One
charolais cow weighed 1,315 lbs.
and sold for $79.
There were four bulls selling $70
to $80. Mbhreo Cattle Co. of
Clifford, consigned one blonde
bull that weighed 1,875 lbs. and sold
for $82. Michael Schmidt of
Mildmay, consigned one red bull
that weighed 2,030 lbs. and sold for
$70.
There were 110 head of veal on
offer. Beef sold $170 to $200 with
sales to $205.50; good holsteins,
$145 to $160 with sales to $168;
medium holsteins, $130 to $140;
heavy holsteins, $140 to $150. John
Martin of Lucknow, consigned two
veal averaging 763 lbs. selling for an
average of $195.48. One simmental
heifer weighed 760 lbs. and sold for
$201. Lawrence Brubacher of
Harriston, consigned five veal
averaging 787 lbs. selling for an
average of $189.12. One black heifer
weighed 800 lbs. and sold for
$200.50. Lamar Frey of Listowel,
consigned nine veal averaging 746
lbs. selling for an average of
$178.61. Two limousin steers
averaged 740 lbs. and sold for
$205.50.
Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $198 to
$290; 65 - 79 lbs., $174 to $210; 80
- 94 lbs., $155 to $181; 95 - 109 lbs.,
$169 to $187; 110 lbs. and over,
$160 to $174.
Sheep sold $55 to $100.
Goats: kids sold $60 to $130 per
head; nannies, $70 to $145 per head;
billies, $150 to $350 per head.
Top quality stocker steers under
400 lbs. sold $170 to $220; 400 -
499 lbs., $155 to $196; 500 - 599
lbs., $139 to $183.25; 600 - 699 lbs.,
$137 to $170; 700 - 799 lbs.,
$119.50 to $167.50; 800 - 899 lbs.,
$120 to $155.50; 900 - 1,000 lbs.,
$129 to $157.75.
Top quality stocker heifers, 300 -
399 lbs., sold $154 to $196; 400 -
499 lbs., $144.50 to $183; 500 - 599
lbs., $131 to $183.50; 600 - 699 lbs.,
$120 to $156; 700 - 799 lbs., $133 to
$149; 800 - 899 lbs., $125 to $142;
900 lbs. and over, $128.50 to
$139.50.
On the afternoon of Sunday, Nov.
17, a large crowd gathered at the
Seaforth Agriplex to celebrate the
accomplishments of the 2013
4-H members in Huron County.
Awards for showmanship, club
completions, plowing, dedication
and life skills were just a few
of the skills that members were
recognized for.
Flags and balloons celebrating the
club decorated the hall in honour of
the 100th anniversary of 4-H
Canada. Cupcakes, cookies, juice
and coffee added to the occasion.
A silent auction and 50/50 draw
were held, as well as names of
4-H members were drawn for
door prizes.
Firstly, members were recognized
for how many clubs they have been a
part of. Reba Jefferson was
honoured with her 48-club
completion, while Melissa Higgins
and Jolande Oudshoorn were
honoured with their 30-club
completion. Jillian Martin received
her 24-club completion and Adam
Baan, Linda Franken, Jeanette
Schramm, Ryan Baan, Taylor
Kinsman and Connor Van Osch were
honoured for their 18-club
completion.
Johanna Blake, Loretta Higgins,
Shawn Ryan, Emily Van Osch,
Nicole Vingerhoeds and Tyler
Westerbrook were all honoured for
their 12-club completion and over 20
were honoured for completing work
with six 4-H clubs.
Volunteers were also honoured,
with Brian McGavin leading the
way, being honoured for 30 years of
volunteering with 4-H. Kim Higgins
was recognized for her 25 years
volunteering with clubs, while
Jacquie Bishop, Rosemary Foran,
Brent Black and Lorri Ann Moore
were all recognized for giving 10
years to the organization.
Beef Awards: Brussels Agri-
Services Award as champion beef
showperson at the Seaforth Fair and
the Lawrence Beane Financial
Award as the high senior beef
showperson at the Seaforth Fair
were won by Tyler MacPherson;
Home Town Custom Builders
Award, top intermediate showperson
at the Seaforth Fair, Melissa
MacIntyre; Maple Ridge Beef Farm
Award, champion junior beef
showperson, Seaforth Fair, Michaela
Rodger; W.J. (Bill) Sproul Memorial
Award, Top Beef Group of 3,
Seaforth Fair, Lucknow Beef Club,
Tyler Murray, Brad MacIntyre and
Melissa MacIntyre; Huron County
Beef Producers Association Award,
Top Novice Beef Member, Cole
McEwan.
Stan Jackson Memorial Awards:
Huron County 4-H Beef Member
with the highest total score in the
County, Melissa MacIntyre.
Prize money for 4-H
Championship Beef Show at
Seaforth Fall Fair, grand champion
Huron 4-H hands out annual awards in Seaforth
Time to graduate
Two long-time members of Huron 4-H groups graduated at this year’s awards late last month
at the Seaforth Agriplex. Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, right, presented this year’s
graduates, Ellen Jefferson, centre, and Fraser Falconer, left, with their certificates. (Photo
submitted)
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