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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-09-14, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1988. Brussels Stockyards Friday's market active on choice heifers The market at Brussels Stock- yards on Friday met an active demand on choice heifers, with heifers sei ling fully steady to $1 higher than last week. Choice steers sold barely steady to $1 lower. Cows and pigs traded steady. There were 737 cattle, 615 pigs and 149 sheep, lambs and goats on offer. Choice steers sold at $84 to $87 with sales to $87.50; good steers brought $80 to $84. Two steers consigned by Glen Sellers of RR 2, Bluevale, averag­ ing 1235 lbs., sold for $87.50 with his total offering of five steers, averaging 1212 lbs., selling for an overall price of $86.72. Two black steers consigned by Jim Harrison of RR 2, Goderich, averaging 870 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.03, with sales to$87.25. Forty-one steers con­ signed by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon, averaging 1237 lbs., sold for an overall price of $84.46, with sales to $87. Fourteen steers consigned by George Underwood Farms of RR 1, Wingham, averaging 1202 lbs., sold for an average price of $84.71, with sales to $86.75. Two steers consigned by Barry Jacklin of RR 2, Bluevale, averaging 1175 lbs., sold for $85.72. A steer consigned by Glen Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale, weighing 1170 lbs., soldfor $85.75, with his total lot of 12 steers, averaging 1200 lbs., selling for an average price of $84.84. Choice exotic heifers went for $84 to $87 with sales to $96.50: good heifers sold at $81 to $84. A Limousin heifer consigned by Wm. Bennett & Sons Ltd. of RR 1, Gorrie, weighing 1130lbs., sold for $96.50, with their total offering of 32 heifers selling for an overall price of $87.75. A charolais heifer consigned by Schultz Bros, of RR 3, Blyth, weighing 1000 lbs., sold for $90.25, with their total lot of 10 heifers, averaging 1010 lbs., selling for an average price of $81.18. Twelve heifers consigned by Alvin Grainger of RR 2, Wroxeter, averaging 1123 lbs., sold for an average price of $85.48, with sales to $88.75. Five heifers consigned by Tim Prior of RR 3, Brussels, averaging 1142 lbs., sold for an overall price of $85.64 with sales to $88. A heifer consigned by Lloyd Morrison of Rr 1, Lucknow, weighing900 lbs., sold for $88 with his total offering of 40 heifers, Pee! top Sr. 4-H judge A Hullett Township 4-H member has just won the title of top senior 4-H judge at a regional competi­ tion , and has qualified for a place at the national 4-H judging competi­ tion in Regina later this year. Fred Peel, of RR 1, Auburn, a member of the Hallrice 4-H Dairy Calf Club and a member of the winning team at the recent 4-H Reach for the Top competition in Clinton, earned the title at the 1988 Rural Youth Connection Judging Competition at London’s Western Fair last Friday. The win qualifies averaging 1011 lbs., selling for an average price of $82.50. Eleven heifers consigned by Rick Smith of RR 4, Ripley, averaging 1064 lbs., sold for an average price of $84.60 with sales to $87.25. Five heifers consigned by Philip Eadie of RR 1, Wingham, averag­ ing 988 lbs., sold for an overall price of $85.45, with sales to $87. A heifer consigned by Leonard Ro­ binson of Belgrave, weighing 1060 lbs., sold for $88, with his total lot of 10 heifers averaging 1073 lbs., selling for an average price of $78.74. Fifteen heifers consigned by Larry ElstonofRR4, Wingham, averaging 871 lbs., sold for an overall price of $82.55, with sales to $85.75. Six heifers consigned by HowardKamrathofRR2, Mild- may, averaging 913 lbs., sold for an average price of $84.57, with sales to $86.25. Choice cows sold at $53 to $59; him for a partially subsidized trip to the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina in November, to take part in the national 4-H judging compe­ tition there, said Nick Geleynse, Rural Organization Specialist at the Clinton OMAF office. Mr. Geleynse said that 110 competitors from all parts of the region took part in Friday’s competition, with Fred earning the top number of points in his division to win the senior title. Each contestant had to correctly judge eight classes of livestock and farm products, then give the correct reasons for their placings in three of the eight classes. Fred gave his reasons on dairy cattle, maple syrup and tomatoes for the highest total senior score. good cows brought $49 to $52; and canners and cutters fetched $45 to $48. Twenty to 30 lb. pigs traded to a high of 68 cents per lb.; 30 to 40 lb. pigs traded to ahigh of 64 cents per lb.; 40 to50 lb. pigs traded to a high of 53 cents per lb.; 50 to 60 lb. pigs traded to a high of 51 cents per lb.; 60 to 70 lb. pigs traded to a high of OH!!! DEERE!!! OH!!! DEERE!! We’re Overstocked Because Of Dry Weather And We Must Move This Lawn Equipment Before Winter! affordable RX63 Model RX63 CLEAROUT FARM PRICES STARTING AT A DIVISION OF HURON TRACTOR No Rain Checks... Prices subject to existing inventory. ^caerout 56095. 47 cents per lb.; and 70 to80 lb. pigs traded to a high of 49 cents per lb. 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