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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-05-20, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010. Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 14 were 2,441 cattle, 616 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market. Choice steers and heifers sold $92 to $96 with sales to $99.75. Second cut sold $89 to $92. Cows sold $1 higher. On Thursday good light veal beef calves sold steady with all other veal calves continuing to trend lower, due to weight restrictions. Heavy lambs were steady, while light lambs sold higher. Sheep and goats sold steady. On Friday grass cattle sold $4 to $5 higher and yearlings sold on a strong active trade. There were 180 steers on offer. Jon Cucksey of Wingham, consigned four blonde steers averaging 1,355 lbs. selling for an average of $91.22 with one blonde steer weighing 1,415 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $96. Murray Shiell of Wingham, consigned thirty steers averaging 1,509 lbs. selling for an average of $92.50 with one charolais steer weighing 1,420 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $96. John Glousher of Wingham, consigned six steers averaging 1,485 lbs. selling for an average of $93.46 with one black steer weighing 1,510 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $95. Andrew Mitchell of Listowel, consigned thirty steers averaging 1,363 lbs. selling for an average of $93.41 with 16 black steers averaging 1,424 lbs. selling for $94.10. William McWhinney of Goderich, consigned two limousin steers averaging 1,465 lbs. selling to Ryding Regency for $93.50. Neil Rintoul of Lucknow, consigned seven steers averaging 1,467 lbs. selling for an average of $91.52 with two red steers averaging 1,538 lbs. selling to Ryding Regency for $93.25. Wright Farms of Kippen, consigned one charolais steer weighing 1,460 lbs. selling to Ryding Regency for $92.50. Tom Dickson of Stratford, consigned four steers averaging 1,683 lbs. selling for an average of $90.46 with two limousin steers averaging 1,558 lbs. selling to Ryding Regency for $92. Kevin Stewardson of Wyoming, consigned three steers averaging 1,388 lbs. selling for an average of $87.81 with one grey steer weighing 1,475 lbs. selling for $92. Enid Schmidt of Baden, consigned six steers averaging 1,583 lbs. selling for an average of $90.49 with five charolais steers averaging 1,551 lbs. selling to Ryding Regency for $91.50. There were 266 heifers on offer. M-R Farms of Exeter, consigned twenty-four heifers averaging 1,440 lbs. selling for an average of $95.42 with two limousin heifers averaging 1,280 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $99.75. Bruce Dale of Centralia, consigned twelve heifers averaging 1,375 lbs. selling for an average of $95.22 with six limousin heifers averaging 1,368 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $97.25. Darren Johnston of Bluevale, consigned nineteen heifers averaging 1,375 lbs. selling for an average of $91.78 with one simmental heifer weighing 1,290 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $95. Roy A. McCulloch of Allenford, consigned eighteen heifers averaging 1,339 lbs. selling for an average of $92.31 with eight red heifers averaging 1,302 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $94.25. Grant Lehrbrass of Alvinston, consigned sixteen heifers averaging 1,129 lbs. selling for an average of $90.87 with two red heifers averaging 1,225 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $93.75. Jerry Zwep of Brussels, consigned sixteen heifers averaging 1,484 lbs. selling for an average of $91.92 with four charolais heifers averaging 1,466 lbs. selling for $92.75. Randy and Jean Pentland of Goderich, consigned four charolais heifers averaging 1,438 lbs. selling for $92.50. Tom Hern of Woodham, consigned three limousin heifers averaging 1,338 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $92.50. Brad Hern of Woodham, consigned three heifers averaging 1,413 lbs. selling for an average of $89.42 with one charolais heifer weighing 1,340 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $92.50. Alan W. Hern of Woodham, consigned four heifers averaging 1,414 lbs. selling for n average of $91.02 with three limousin heifers averaging 1,445 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $92.25. There were 278 cows on offer. Export types sold $51 to $58 with sales to $64; beef cows, $50 to $58 with sales to $62.50; D1 and D2, $45 to $51; D3, $35 to $45; D4, $30 to $35. Nulandia Dairy Farms of Mitchell, consigned ten cows averaging 1,437 lbs. selling for an average of $56.02 with three holstein cows averaging 1,633 lbs. selling for $64. Gerald Valad of Walkerton, consigned two cows averaging 1,283 lbs. selling for an average of $55.46 with one blonde cow weighing 1,400 lbs. selling for $62.50. Mel-Matt Livestock of Kincardine, consigned three cows averaging 1,533 lbs. selling for an average of $61.41 with two maine anjou cows averaging 1,583 lbs. selling for $62.50. There were eight bulls on offer selling $56 to $69.50 with sales to $73. John Richardson of Harriston, consigned one blue bull weighing 1,975 lbs. selling for $73. Mark and Elaine Fisher of Ayton, consigned one blonde bull weighing 2,385 lbs. selling for $69.50. There were 255 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $90 to $110 with sales to $114; good holstein, $65 to $75 with sales to $80; medium holstein, $50 to $60; heavy holstein, $65 to $75. John Martin of Lucknow, consigned eight veal averaging 750 lbs. selling for an averaging of $98.94 with one limousin heifer weighing 730 lbs. selling for $115. Darryl Vansickle of Thamesville, consigned three veal averaging 748 lbs. selling for an average of $99.33 with one black heifer weighing 700 lbs. selling for $110.50. Terry Greidanus of Londesborough, consigned ten veal averaging 718 lbs. selling for an average of $103.43 with one red steer weighing 630 lbs. selling for $112. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $257 to $296; 50 - 64 lbs., $210 to $237; 65 - 79 lbs., $226 to $260; 80 - 94 lbs., $236 to $253; 95 - 109 lbs., $202.50 to $219. Sheep sold $53 to $80 with sales to $170. Goats: kids sold $60 to $127 to $155 per head; nannies, $50 to $90 to $110 per head; billies, $175 to $250 to $300 per head. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $111 to $199; 400 - 499 lbs., $113 to $141; 500 - 599 lbs., $111 to $133; 600 - 699 lbs., $100 to $120; 700 - 799 lbs., $98 to $113; 800 - 899 lbs., $95 to $107.25; 900 - 999 lbs., $92.75 to $104.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $91.85 to $98.50. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $97 to $123; 400 - 499 lbs., $100 to $132; 500 - 599 lbs., $102 to $119; 600 - 699 lbs., $98.50 to $117; 700 - 799 lbs., $91 to $104; 800 - 899 lbs., $88 to $100.75; 900 lbs. and over, $87 to $98. Farm professionals invited to Stratford conference The Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA) Inc.’s sixth Annual Ontario conference for farm advisors, consultants and farmers is being held on June 1-2 in Stratford at The River Garden Inn. CAFA is Canada's national network of farm advisors and it is dedicated to assisting farm families and farm businesses by increasing the skills and knowledge of farm advisors and consultants. Farm advisors are professions who are in a professional advisory relationship with a farm family or farm business and include, among others, accountants, lenders, financial planners, agrologists, interested farmers, human resource specialists, family coaches and department of agriculture staff. There are CAFA chapters set up across the country that meet regularly to listen to presentations on timely matters of common interest such as new programs and policies or trends and issues in the agricultural sector. Meetings also provide an opportunity to network with other professionals whose practice is in the agricultural sector. The CAFA Ontario conference is always well attended and delegates return year after year. The conference is becoming known as one of the best professional development and networking events for farm advisors. Professionals are realizing that as their clients continually increase their own skills and knowledge and as agri-business is becoming increasingly complex, it is imperative that they keep up to date on what is happening in the industry. CAFA’s conferences have speakers presenting on timely topics and offer an opportunity to network with other professionals also dealing with ag clients. This year has a full agenda with a number of presenters, a panel discussion and networking breaks. There are two half-day workshops offered on June 1 with the full day conference on Wednesday, June 2. The evenings also offer time to get to know other farm advisors and consultants in a more casual atmosphere. For further information contact Liz at the CAFA office at info@cafanet.com or call 1-877- 474-2871. AgricultureBrussels Livestock reportFed steers, heifers sell on steady market The second meeting of the Belgrave-Brussels Beef Club was held at the farm of Paul Coultes on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting began with the 4-H pledge, then Paul split the club into three groups, each group going to three different stations. The first station was Holly’s and she went through different paperwork and what to feed calves and what not to feed and how much to feed. The second station was Kim’s who took the group into the coverall and talked about all the different feed then went through two different barns and also spoke about all the different breeds and how long they stayed there until they get shipped and how much weight was in each pen. The third station was Paul’s and he went through all the different steps of processing. When all the groups were finished, members went back to the shed and ended the meeting with snacks and drinks. The next meeting will be June 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Paul Coultes’ farm and then on to a feedlot. TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m.Drop Calves 10:00 a.m.Veal 11:30 a.m.Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Call us 519-887-6461 Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES 4-H Beef Club learns about beef practices The first meeting of the South Huron 4-H Sheep Club was held on May 10 at Deb Falconer’s home in Vanastra. All 19 club members were introduced to one another through an ice-breaking exercise called “Flags”. The members discussed the club’s upcoming events. In the coming months, the group will focus on lessons such as how to care for your sheep and how sheep need to be trained for upcoming fairs. Press reporter Laurina Van Dorp said the group will be a great way to meet new friends. In the club, she said, members attend friendly competitions and show their sheep and lamb, as well as its fleece, and members are scored for their animals’ quality. Sheep club focuses on training Custom Hay & Straw Service Cutting, baling & wrapping (Large square bales) Buy & sell hay & straw Blake Cardiff R.R. #1, Ethel Cell 519-357-8407 or 519-887-9867 Wanted to rent ~ standing hay ground Challenge: Getting enough calcium and vitamin D to maintain strong bones and protect against osteoporosis Solution:Women 19-50 years of age should consume 1000 mg of calcium and 5 ug (200 IU) of Vitamin D per day. Milk and milk products, such as cheese and yogurt provide the most readily available source of calcium and other bone building nutrients. Other sources include calcium-fortified beverages (soy, rice and orange juice) tofu made with calcium sulfate, salmon and sardines with bones, sesame seeds and almonds. Bok choy, kale and broccoli also provide calcium but in smaller amounts. Vitamin D is found in fluid milk, eggs, fish and fish liver oils, margarine as well as in soy and rice beverages fortified with vitamin D. Sunlight on the skin can be a major source of vitamin D but is limited in Canada from October to March and by use of sunscreens. To prevent osteoporosis women are encouraged to get enough calcium, vitamin D and protein, limit caffeine, have sodium in moderation, and keep active particularly with weight-bearing activity.