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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-04-08, Page 17F arm Fancy cattle at premium in Brussels Livestock trade THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8,1992. PAGE 17. Clients advise OMAF at meeting Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 3 were: slaughter cattle, 1277; cows, 304; veal calves, 281; lambs and goats, 318; stockers, 1,000; pigs, 117. The trade this week had fancy cattle at a premium and second cut cattle under pressure. There were 897 steers on offer selling from $72 to $90.25 to the high of $100.25. Forty-seven steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wing­ ham averaging 13898 lbs. sold for an average of $88.50 to the high of $100.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Wm. Bennett & Sons Farms Ltd., Gorrie averaging 1356 lbs. sold for an average of $92.25 to the high of $97. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Geo. Underwood Farms, Wingham averaging 1298 lbs. sold for an average of $86.60 to the high of $95.75. Forty-two steers consigned by Bill Hayden, Goderich, averaging 1416 lbs. sold for an average of $87.60 to the high of $94.50. Forty- two steers consigned by W.B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood averag­ ing 1310 lbs. sold for an average of $89.20 to the high of $95.50. Twenty-five steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1445 lbs. sold for an average of $89 to the high of $93.75. Twenty-six steers consigned by Roger Moore, Goderich averaging 1275 lbs. sold for an average of $85.11 to the high of $93.75. Twenty-nine steers con­ signed by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1412 lbs. sold for an average of $87 to the high of $92.25. Eight steers consigned by DeWeerd Farms Inc., Stratford averaging 1103 lbs. sold for an average of $86.15 to the high of $92.25. Twelve steers consigned by Glen Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1313 lbs. sold for an average of $86.90 to the high of $90.35. Forty steers consigned by Larry Rundell, Woodham averaging 1460 lbs. sold for an average of $89,.20 to the high of $91. Six steers consigned by Neil Edgar, Wingham, averag­ ing 1247 lbs. sold for an average of $89.85 to the high of $90.50. Seven steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham averaging 1316 lbs. sold for an average of $85.85 to the high of $89.75. averaging 1101 lbs. sold for an average of $88.55 to the high of $92.60. Five heifers consigned by Dan Renwick, Clifford, averaging 1128 lbs. sold for an average of $81.15 to the high of $92. Three heifers consigned by Allan Becker, Ay ton, averaging 1276 lbs. sold for an average of $88.30 to the high of $91.50. Twelve heifers consigned by Larry Plaetzer, Auburn averag­ ing 1063 lbs. sold for an average of $86.30 to the high of $90.25. Seven heifers consigned by Wm. Bennett & Sons Farms Ltd., Gorrie averaging 1087 lbs. sold for an average of $89.30 to the high of $90. Four heifers consigned by David Proper, Wingham averaging 1100 lbs. sold for an average of $78.70 to the high of $89.75. Two heifers consigned by David Hoover, Wroxeter, averaging 1055 lbs. sold for an average of $89.25. There were 304 cows on offer selling from $51.25 to $61.50 to the high of $69. One cow con­ signed by H & D Gaunt Farms, Lucknow weighed 1340 lbs. sold for $69. One cow consigned by Ken Barker, Mildmay weighed 1420 lbs. sold for $68.25. Three cows consigned by Harry Heim- becker, Clifford averaging 1157 lbs. sold for an average of $62 to the high of $68. One cow con­ signed by Ray Lewis, Wingham weighed 1670 lbs. sold for $67.25. There were 281 veal on offer selling $65 to $84.50 to the high of $104.50. Two veal consigned by Dale Anderson, Listowel averaging 650 lbs. sold for an average of $88 to the high of $104.50. Nine veal consigned by Eric Scheurwater, Paisley averaging 613 lbs. sold for an average of $87 to the high of $100. Six veal consigned by Eldon Westman, St. Marys averaging 583 lbs. sold for an average of $84.75 to the high of $92. There were 117 pigs on offer with 76 paper pigs. Forty to 50 lb. sold to a high of 75 cents per lb.; 50 to 60 lbs. to a high of 74 cents per lb.; 60 to 70 lbs. to a high of 73 cents per lb.; and 75 lb. and over to a high of 65.5 cents per lb. CUSTOMER SERVICE COURSE OPEN TO EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES OF BUSINESSES IN HURON COUNTY Dates: APRIL 21st, 28th and MAY 5th 1992 Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Place: VANASTRA PUBLIC SCHOOL, Vanastra Registration Fee: $20.00 If you wish to improve customer satisfaction and promote customer loyalty, then this course is for you and your employees. Deadline to register is April 15, 1992 To obtain registration forms please call Carol or Don at 524-7722. There were 368 heifers on offer selling from $75 to $90 to the high of $92.60. Eleven heifers consigned by Lawrence Plaetzer, Auburn —, , , - — . . _ — . . UPCOMING SALES _____________________________ TUESDAYS 10 THURSDAYS 11 FRIDAYS a.m. p.m. 11 1 There will be no sale on Friday, April 17 due to Good Friday BRUSSELS 887-6461 The Sixth Annual OMAF Client Advisory meeting was held on March 16 at the Goderich Township Community Centre, Holmesville. This year 34 farm leaders, municipal officials and staff met to hear about OMAF's accomplish­ ments and to answer some key questions facing the agricultural industry. The participants were placed in small groups and asked to identify the five most important issues fac­ ing Huron County farm families. The most common issues brought forward were: G.A.T.T. and the proposed Free Trade with Mexico; Farm Finances, cost of production too high, market prices too low for many commodities; Environment, protection of soil and water; Con­ sumer Education; Rural Communi­ ty, loss of farmers and disruption of family life and Animal Welfare Movement. The second question asked about the training needs of farm families over the next two to three years. It was agreed that courses should be accessible in terms of time, location and cost. Generalized training should be offered first with more specialized or advanced training to follow. Topics for future courses included: financial planning for young farmers, retirement planning for established farmers, leadership training, communications training, marketing and processing skills, upgrading mechanical skills, train­ ing on filling out forms for govern­ ment programs, computer courses, environmental planning, managing stress and time, preparing capital budgets and management account­ ing. It was felt that courses should be held at a central location and should be co-ordinated centrally. The final question of the day dealt with the concept of rural com­ munity development. This is one of OMAF's strategic directions with the objective of “enhancing the development of rural Ontario's human resources and communities FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED a.m. a.m. TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Slaughter Cattle & Cows Veal, Goats Sheep & Lambs Stockers Pigs in co-operation with individuals, community groups, industry repre­ sentatives and all levels of govern­ ment”. Participants were asked to identify the role of farm families in this venture. Some of the answers included: educate non-farming neighbours about agriculture, provide grass­ roots lobbying, hold kitchen meet­ ings like a farm forum, promote local products in local markets, be a good neighbour, share knowledge with others, organize an equipment pool, have social programs decen­ tralized to township level, provide rural home day-care, organize dis­ aster relief benefits, gel involved with your rural community. The advice of the OMAF client groups will be used to develop pro­ gram plans for 1992-93. Some of the ideas will be passed to other New ROS joins Clinton OMAF On Monday, April 6, Meg Pen­ stone joined the staff at the Clinton office of the Ministry of Agricul­ ture and Food. Ms. Penstone has worked for the Rural Organizations and Services Branch since June, 1990, and has served in Kent, Peterborough and Brant Counties. At the University of Guelph, Ms. Penstone studied agricultural busi­ ness and international agriculture. She graduated with a B.Sc. degree in Agriculture in 1990. She also had the opportunity to do volunteer work in Jamaica. Ms. Penstone fills the vacancy created when Nick Geleynse accepted a teaching position at Clinton Christian School in August. Best Buys in Used Equipment Have YOU Considered RENTAL/LEASES VERSUS PURCHASE on Low HP Pre-Owned Tractors For Example----------------------------- CASE 1H 7110 MFD MAGNUM TRACTOR 130 HP - FULL YEAR WARRANTY $1,277.00 Monthly 4 Year (Low Rate) Terms and Residual Call Now... For Other Available Units 1 1/4 Mile N. of SEAFORTH 527-0120 organizations for delivery. OMAF welcomes letters from any rural resident who would like to add additions to the above ques­ tions. Letters can be addressed to: Box 159, Clinton, Ontario. N0M BODMIN H.M. ASTROJET 27A Birth weight 107 lbs. A 200 Day W.W. 662 lbs. Index III Actual Wt. at 351 Days -1238 lbs. A.D.G.-4.08 EPD-15.0 ACC-51 ABC 8.3 SHORTHORNS ARE GOOD MOTHERS, QUIET AND THE MEAT MARBLES. BODMIN SHORTHORNS PRIVATE TREATY BULL SALE 3 miles east of Belgrave Friday & Saturday - April 17 & 18 9:00 a.m. ■ 5:00 p.m. ON OFFER: 71 Shorthorn bulls, just off official Ontario Bull Test. Performance information available on all bulls. Average Daily Gain for first 113 days - 3.55 lbs. per day. HAVE A LOOK AT THESE BULLS- PRICED FROM $1,400 -$3,000 For details call: DON PROCTER 519-887-6190 Fax 519-357-2537 UWK ALL THE TIME!