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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-01-27, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1988. PAGE 15. One of the highlights of the annual meeting of the Brussels Agricultural Society is always the presentation of awards to the top 4-H Club members who have exhibited their livestock at the Brussels Fall Fair. On January 19 in Walton, trophies and prizes were presented to 1987 winners [standing, from left] Marie Salter of RR 1, Listowel; Donna Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale; [kneeling] Paul Dolmage of RR 4, Walton; and Conrad Bos of RR 3, Blyth. Absent when the presentations were made was Kelly Workman of RR 2, Brussels. Brussels Stockyards Heavier weaners pass $1 mark Heifers should produce by 25 mos. BY DENNIS MARTIN FARM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST OMAAF A well managed heifer rearing program will promote maximum growth and hopefully result in heifers entering the milking string by 24 - 26 months. However, heifers can often be ‘ ‘overlooked” because they are not directly contributing to the income. Early calving heifers are more profitable; in fact heifers not freshening by 26 months can cost as much as $3.00/day until calv­ ing! This accounts for the extra milk produced in a lifetime, calves born and genetic gain, along with lower inputs for labour, feed and fixed overhead. Perhaps the real dollar advantage for early calving 4-H Finance clubs organized Money, money, money. We all think about it, but we don’t always know how to manage it. Personal Finance is a 4-H project offered to senior 4-H members 15-21 years of age. The challenge of planning your financial future and understanding the role of banks and the impor­ tance of credit are all a part of this project. If you are heading out on your own, tocollege, university or work, you’ll find that this project is what you need. Gather ideas and suggestions on how to look for a place to live, the importance of landlord/tenant relations and how to choose a roommate. If you are interested in any of these topics, then the 4-H Personal Finance Project is for you. For more information contact Jane heifers is the reduction of heifer numbers on the farm, allowing more space per animal which will result in improved growth of all heifers. A good benchmark to aim for is a one to one ratio of cows to heifers. Under poor management, calves die and cows drop in production, but heifers just ‘‘rough it”. Since skeletal growth comes to a virtual stop at 24 months of age, just roughing it can lead to smaller heifers, health problems, and disappointing performances as cows. A Huron County heifer study indicateditcancostas much as $1,000 to raise a heifer from birth to 24 months of age. Feed is the major expense, however there are other Muegge, Rural Organization Spe­ cialist, Ontario Ministry of Agri­ culture & Food in Clinton. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL HURON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS Take notice that the... 1988 ANNUAL MEETING of the Huron County Pork Producers Marketing Board will be held WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th/88 MEETING 1 P.M. SHARP at the LEGION HALL — CLINTON — For the purpose of the proper business of the annual meeting. Election for vacant positions on the H.C.P.P.A. Also a change in constitution of H.C.P.P.A. will be introduced at this meeting. WAYNE FEAR LLOYD STEWART President Secretary Heavy and overfinished cattle continued to sell under pressure while choice handiweight steers and heifers sold on a good demand at prices $1.00 lower than last week’s sale. Cows traded at steady prices and pigs sold higher. Veal sold strong. There were 901 cattle and 601 pigs on offer at Brussels Stockyards. Choice steers sold from $85 to $89 with sales to $93.75; good steerssoldfrom$81 to$84; and overfinished steers brought $75 to $82. A steer consigned by George Adams ofRR2, Wroxeter, weigh­ ing 1190 lbs., sold for $93.75 with his total offering of 29 steers, averaging 1,329 lbs., selling for an overall price of $83.80. A steer consigned by Gordon Daer of RR 1, Auburn, weighing 1,220 lbs., sold for $93. A gold steer consigned by Mac Willets of RR 1, Wingham, weighing 1,100 lbs., sold for $92, with his total lotof 26 steers, averaging 1,235 lbs., selling for an average price of $85.39. Fourteen steers consigned by Murray Forbes of RR 2, Clinton, averaging 1,334 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.73, with sales to $91. Forty-four steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon, averaging 1,229 lbs., sold for $85.93, with sales to $90,25. A red steer consigned by Steve Adams of RR 5, Brussels, weighing 1,350 lbs., sold for $89. Eight steers consigned by Ho­ ward Kamrath of RR 2, Mildmay, averaging 1,130 lbs., sold for $86.37 with sales to $88.85. A red, white-faced steer consigned by Dennis Dolmage of RR 1, Londes- boro weighing 1,080 lbs., sold for $88. Four steers consigned by Gary costs such as labour, housing, bedding, veterinary care, medi­ cine, machinery, electricity and interest. All these items have a dollar value and should be con­ sidered when calculating your cost of production. Usually labour, feed and hous­ ing are the major factors that will influence the number of calves to raise. ‘‘Economics” isjustone mor important factor that should not be forgotten! Huron County Federation of Agriculture MEMBERS MEETING Monday, February 1,1988 8p.m. Clinton PublicSchool Topic: FreeTrade Speakers: Murray Cardiff, MPfor Huron Bruceand Charlie Mayer, Ministerof State for Grainsand Oil Seeds McNichol, of RR 4, Walton, averaging 1,158 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.52 with sales to $88. Choice exotic heifers brought $85to$88,withsalesto$92.25; good heifers brought $80 to $84; and overfinished heifers sold at $73 to $79. A white heifer consigned by Murray Mulvey of RR 1, Clifford, weighing 1,0901bs., soldfor$92.25 with his total offering of 16 heifers, averaging 1,161 lbs., selling for an overall price of $87.11. Forty heifers consigned by Ross Fitch of RR 1, Wroxeter, averaging 1,044 lbs., sold for $87.38, with sales to $89.50. A heifer consigned by Rae Zettler of RR 2, Walkerton, weighing 1,000 lbs., sold for $89. A heifer consigned by Wayne King of RR 1, Gorrie, weighing 1,000 lbs., sold for $88.75. with his total Nick Geleynse, formerly of Well­ ington County, is the new Agricul­ tural Organization Specialist at the Clinton OMAF office,appointed to replace Richard Hamilton, who was transferred to Oxford County in December. Mr. Geleynse was introduced to the agricultural community at the Huron County Junior Farmers annual Awards Banquet held in Brussels on Saturday. offering of 10 heifers, averaging 1,093 lbs., selling for an overall price of $83.39. Fifteen heifers consigned by Roy Ready, of RR 7, St. Marys, averaging 980 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.46, with sales to $86.85. Six heifers consigned by Frank Dolmage, of RR 1, Seaforth averaging 1,242 lbs., sold for $84.50 with sales to $86.25. Eight heifers consigned by Wayne Red­ mond of RR 2, Auburn, averaging 1,0651bs., soldforanaverage price of $80.41 with sales to $87.25. Choice cows sold from $58 to $64; good cows brought $56 to $60; and canners and cutters went from $50 to $56. Choice Veal brought $90 to $97 with sales to $99.50; good veal brought $80 to $90; and common to medium calves sold from $75 to $80. Thirty to 40 lb. pigs traded to a high of .97cents per lb.; 40 to50 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.15 per lb.;50to60lb. pigs traded toa high of $1.01 perlb.;60to701b.pigs traded toa high of .95 cents per lb.; and70to801b. pigstradedtoa high of .87 cents per lb. A special sheep and lamb sale will be held on Friday, February 5 at 3 p.m. For further information please phone 887-6461. ©o® IMA11 PRICE! 1987 Chev Nova Automatic, Power Steer­ ing, Power Brakes, only 14,500 k’s $8795 1984 Monte Carlo V6, automatic, Power steering, Power brakes, sharp. $7200. 1985 “Full Size’’ Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Loaded with options in­ cluding Power Sunroof. $21,995 1987 Chrysler 5th Avenue Only 28,000 k’s and fully equipped. $19,995 1983 Mazda RX7 Automatic, power win­ dows & locks, power brakes, a super sporty model only 38,000 miles $9,200 1985 Pontiac 6000 V6, power steering and brakes, automatic, AM/FM Radio. 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