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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-03-04, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1987. PAGE 13. Higher prices on all classes of cattle The market at Brussels Stock- yards traded actively at higher prices on all classes of cattle. Overfinished and heavily tagged cattled traded under pressure. Choice pigs traded higher. There were 794 cattle and 608 pigs on offer. Choice steers traded from $83 to $86.50 with sales to $89 per hundredweight. Good steers were $80 to $83. Two steers consigned by Lome Eadie of RR 1, Holyrood averaging 1365 lbs. sold for $89 with his offering of 32 steers averaging 1331 lbs. sellingforan overall price of $84.98. Eight steers consigned by Dennis Robinson of RR 2, Gadshill averaging 1136 lbs. sold for an overall price of $85.82 with sales to $88. Five steers consigned by Jerry Schlegel of RR 1, Tavistock averaging 1168 lbs, sold for an overall price of $85.63 with sales to $86.85. Six steers consigned by Sarah Wilhelm of RR 1, Walkerton averaging 1127 lbs. sold for an overall price of $85.56 with sales to $88. Eight steers consigned by Rae Zettler of RR 2, Walkerton averag­ ing 1194 lbs. sold for an overall price of $85.39 with sales to $86.70. Twelve steers consigned by Ralph Dickson of RR 5, Stratford averag­ ing 1313 lbs. sold for an overall price of $85.29 with sales to $87.50. Eighteen steers consigned by Dan Lickti of RR 4, Brussels averaging 1161 lbs. sold for $84.80. Two steers consigned by Ross Battin of RR 2, Dublin averaging 1290 lbs. sold for $85.34. Ten steers consigned by Dick Fitzsim­ mons of Cargill averaging 1213 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.71. Thirteen steers consigned by Stam Farms of RR 4, Kincardine averag-- ing 1183 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.33 with a sale to $87. Four steers consigned by Neil Olson of RR 3, Wingham averaging 1155 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.86. Seven steers consigned by Neil Edgar of RR 3, Wingham averag­ ing 1144 lbs. sold for $84.25. Twenty-eight steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon averaging 1229 lbs. MOE says pollution can be traced to agriculture Environmental degradation in the form of water pollution is a serious problem and a priority issue for many people, 150 people attending a one-day seminar pre­ sented by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority’s Rural Water Quality Information Day on February 20 were told. The pollution of water sources can be traced to agricultural techniques. “Farmers now have higher intensity farming and in­ creasing use of irrigation equip­ ment,” pointed out Ron Quipp from the Ministry of the Environ­ ment. The pollution these advan­ ces create increase public com­ plaints from neighbours and people downstream. Mr. Quipp concluded his talk, saying “To accommodate the public pressure for prosecution of agricultural violations, MOE has environmen­ tal officers available at any time.’’ Farmers must report water damage from these sources. Solid manure pile runoff, cattle access to streams, leaky liquid manure storages, barnyard tiles, disposal of milkhouse water and faulty septic tanks, said Garry Palma- teer, a microbiologist from MOE. Mr. Palmateer stressed that the bacterial contamination from these sources can be dangerous to human and livestock health. To prove impairment of water, the downstream water quality must be worse than upstream water condition, informed Stewart Thornly, MOE biologist. If the water is polluted, there are several negative effects on the water ecosystem. The immediate effects Swine health workshop held at Londesboro March 12 A Swine Health Management Workshop will be offered March 12, at the Londesboro Hall in Londesboro. The workshop will be conducted by John Martin and Cathy Mc­ Naughton of the Animal Industry Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agri­ culture and Food, and the theme is using production records to ident­ ify health problems. Discussionswill cover establish­ ing a record system; calculating important production data; setting are killing of fish and aquatic invertebrates due to the manure’s high biological oxygen demand (BOD) and toxic ammonia. The solids can also clog gills and smother bottom dweller’s life. In the long term, bacteria in the sediments will re main for along time and plant and algae growth will be stimulated. Agricultural engineer, Ron Fleming revealed that under the Ontario Soil Conservation and Environmental protection Pro­ gram (OSCEPAP), farmers can apply for a 40 per cent grant payable for up to 7500 of total cost if they improve their manure storage facilities. Drainage is another serious problem that can lower summer flows, eliminate upstream habitat, cause erosion and warming the water. Cropping too close to the water ’ s edge can remove cover and cause erosion said Mike Malhoit, a District Biologist. Some alterna­ tives to drainage, suggested Mal­ hoit, are buffer strips for livestock and cropping, stable stream cros­ sing and proper drain construction and maintenance. Concern should be expressed over the safety of drinking water for humans. The importance of good drinking water affects ani­ mals as well. The first step in developing a herd health program is to have the bacterial and chemical composition of the water analyzed. Dr. Schilthius of the Goderich Veterinary Clinic stress­ ed that all water should be suspected of contamination unless proven otherwise. sold for an overall price of $84.02 with a sale at $88. Six steers consigned by Glen McMichael of RR 1, Bluevale averaging 1228 lbs. sold for $84. Ten steers consigned by Tom and Roger Moore of RR 4, Goderich averaging 1195 lbs. sold for an overall price of$83.79with a sale at $86. Eleven steers consigned by Andy McMichael of RR 2, Wroxe- ter averaging 1233 lbs. sold for an overall priceof $83.76. Twenty-two steers consigned by Knight Bros, of RR 3. Brussels averaging 1166 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.50 with a sale at $86. Choice exotic heifers sold from $82 to $86 with a sale to $91.75. Choice white-faced heifers were $78 to $82. A fancy heifer consigned by Lloyd Weppler of RR 2, Ayton weighing 1040 lbs. topped the market at $91.75 with his offering of 11 heifers averaging 1122 lbs. selling for an overall price of $84.36. Fourteen heifers consign­ ed by Morris Hallahan of RR 1, Belgrave averaging 1028 lbs. sold for $84.11. Thirty-six heifers con­ signed by Elwood Fitch of RR 1, Wroxeter averaging 1156 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.71 with a sale at $89. Twelve heifers con­ signed by Abraham Hoover of RR 1, Clifford averaging 1070 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.92 with a sale at $86. Eight heifers consigned by Rick Bross of RR 3, Mildmay averaging 1083 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.87. Fifteen heavy heifers consigned by Fred Marshall of RR 3, Fergus averaging 1255 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.81 with a sale at $85.75. Five heifers con­ signed by Wm. Koeslag of RR 3, Clifford averaging 1198 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.51 with a sale at $86. Six mixed heifers consigned by Jake Versteeg of RR 2, Clifford averaging 1055 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.33 with sales to $85.85. Fourteen hereford heifers con­ signed by Keith Miller of RR 2, Bayfield averaging 1057 lbs. sold for an overall price of $81.95 with a sale at $84.75. Ten heavy heifers consigned by Gerry Borg of RR 1, Fordwich averaging 1362 lbs. sold for an overall price of $81.66 with a sale at $86.50. Seven heifers consigned by Murray Johnston of RR2, Bluevale averaging 1050 lbs. sold for an overall price of $81.45 with a sale at $84.25. Choice cows sold from $60 to $64 with sales to $69. Good cows were $56 to $60. Canners and cutters were $51 to $56. Heavy bulls traded to a high of $72.50. Twenty-seven feeder steers con­ signed by Jim Poortinga of RR 1, Woodham averaging 1042 lbs. sold for an overall price of $88.34. Eighteen feeder steers consign­ ed by Roy Pearn of RR 3, Mitchell averaging 1057 lbs. sold for an overall price of $85.52 and his 18 heifers averaging 950 lbs. sold for an overall price of $87.52. Thirty to 40 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.50 per lb.; 40 to 50 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.38 per lb.; 50 to60 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.28 per lb.; 60 to 70 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.15 per lb.; 70 to 80 lb. pigstradedto a high of $1.01 per lb. 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