The Citizen, 1993-01-27, Page 14BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK
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UPCOMING SALES
TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished
Cattle & Cows
THURSDAYS 11:00 a.m. Dropped Calves
Veals followed
by Goats
Sheep & Lambs
FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle
1:00 p.m. Pigs
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McGavin's Farm Supply Award for best dairy calf was
presented to Jamie Hallahan, left, of RR3, Blyth by John
McIntosh. The presentation was made at the Brussels
Agricultural Society banquet, Jan. 20.
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Date: February 4, 1993
Time: 10 a.m. • 3 p.m.
Location: Radford's Farm Equipment, Londesboro
Featured Speakers: Don Lobb No Till Farmer
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Top judge
Bryan Ramsey, left, of RR3, Blyth received the award for
the highest judging score for dairy club at the annual
Brussels Agricultural Society banquet on Jan. 20.
Presenting the award donated by Topnotch Feeds is Ralph
Watson.
THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1993. PAGE 15.
Brussels Livestock Report
Cattle sell $1 higher
Sales at Brussels Livestock for
the week ending Jan. 22, were: fed
cattle, 952; cows, 286; veal calves,
175; sheep and goats, 58; stockers,
665; and pigs, 115.
There was a very strong trade at
Brussels Livestock with all classes
of cattle selling $1 higher.
There were 577 steers on offer
selling from $99 to $105 to the
high of $112.75. Forty-four steers
consigned by Paul Millsap,
Creemore, averaging 1302 lbs. sold
for an average of $100.87 with
sales to $112.75. Eight-two steers
consigned by Maple Emblem
Farms, Dungannon, averaging 1443
lbs. sold for an average of $102.54
with sales to $111.00. One steer
consigned by R.J. Wilson,
Walkerton, weighing 1410 lbs. sold
for $110.75. Twenty-six steers
consigned by Gerald Geisel,
Elmira, averaging 1485 lbs. sold
for an average of $100.97 with
sales to $110.50.
Twelve steers consigned by
Ralph Dickson, Mitchell, averaging
1369 lbs. sold for an average of
$102.71 with sales to $109.25.
Twenty-one steers consigned by
Brayford Fur Farms, Alliston,
averaging 1352 lbs. sold for an
average of $101.23 with sales to
$105.75. Seventeen steers
consigned by Doug Gear, Orton,
averaging 1408 lbs. sold for an
average of $102.00 with sales to
$104.35. Fourteen steers consigned
by Cunningham Farms, Lucan,
averaging 1479 lbs. sold for an
average of $100.84 with sales to
$104.00. Thirteen steers consigned
by Dale and John Taylor Farms,
Creemore, averaging 1338 lbs. sold
. for $99.00.
By Lisa Boonstoppel-Pot
Farmers want to lose weight and
are frustrated with government
policies, a Huron County Health
Unit survey reveals.
Over 250 farmers in the county
responded to the survey on farm
health which covered topics from
on-the-job stress to occupational
health and safety concerns.
Respondents indicate that over-
all, 92.6 per cent felt their health is
good to excellent. Yet, 52 per cent
would like to more physically
active and 38 per cent would like to
cope better with worry or stress.
To cope with stress, 37 per cent
of respondents said they would like
to get out more often, 34 per cent
There were 364 heifers on offer
selling from $98 to $103 to the
high of $108.25. Eight-three heifers
consigned by Wayne O'Brien,
Centralia, averaging 1254 lbs. sold
for an average of $91.65 with sales
to $108.25. Five heifers consigned
by John Hunter, Grand Valley,
averaging 1108 lbs. sold for
$103.85.
Four heifers consigned by Abe
VanderVeen, Brussels, averaging
1180 lbs. sold for an average of
$99.43 with sales to $103.75. Three
heifers consigned by Brian
Mcllroy, Gowanstown, averaging
1136 lbs. sold for an average of
$99.52 with sales to $103.75. Four
heifers consigned by Irvin
Scherbarth, Monkton, averaging
1278 lbs. sold for an average of
$100.58 with sales to $103.75. Five
heifers consigned by Lloyd
Weppler, Ayton, averaging 1240
lbs. sold for an average of $98.12
with sales to $103.25. Two heifers
consigned by Allan Scott, Stratford,
averaging 1035 lbs. sold for an
average of $100.84 with sales to
$103.50.
Seven heifers consigned by Don
Fraser, Blyth, averaging 1139 lbs.
sold for an average of $101.22 with
sales to $102.75. Forty-five heifers
consigned by G. A. Stewart Farms,
Ripley, averaging 1129 lbs. sold for
an average of $99.34 with sales to
$101.00. Two heifers consigned by
Jim Holm, Ayton, averaging 1170
lbs. sold for an average of $96.73
with sales to $101.00. Eighteen
heifers consigned by Glenn &
Carol Leibold, Ayton, averaging
1239 lbs. sold for an average of
wanted more money, 32 per cent
wanted to learn how to relax, 28
per cent needed to be more physi-
cally active and 25 per cent wanted
to manage time better.
When asked what caused excess
worry or stress in the last six
months, 49 per cent said frustration
with government policies, 29 per
cent said no reliable relief from
daily chores and 24 per cent said
being physically tired from work.
Another survey question was
"How can government agencies,
farm organizations and social ser-
vice groups help you improve your
health?"
Over 60 per cent of survey
respondents said an increases in
$99.07 with sales to $100.75.
Fifteen heifers consigned by Mux-
Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging
1262 lbs. sold for an average of
$98.63 with sales to $100.00.
There were 286 cows on offer
selling from $59 to $69 to the high
of $78. One cow consigned by
Laurie John Blazing, Neustadt,
weighing 1400 lbs. sold for $73.75.
Three cows consigned by Harold
Blazing, Neustadt, averaging 1327
lbs. sold for an average of $70.16
with sales to $72.75.
There were 11 bulls on offer
selling from $56 to $74.75 with
sales to $88.75. One bull consigned
by Lauderlea Farm, Listowel,
weighing 2210 lbs. sold for $88.75.
There were 175 veal on offer
selling from $89 to $105.50 to the
high of $122. Two veal consigned
by Neil McPhee, Harriston,
averaging 605 lbs. sold for an
average of $110.99 with sales to
$122. Six veal consigned by
Wayne Brown, Monkton,
averaging 548 lbs. sold for an
average of $104.90 with sales to
$120.50. Ten veal consigned by
Murray Grant, St. Marys, averaging
605 lbs. sold for an average of
$101.32 with sales to $119.
Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $100
to $160; over 50 lbs., $98 to $159.
Stockers, steers, 400 - 500 lbs.,
sold $116 to $126; 500 - 600 lbs.,
$106 to $121; 600 - 750 lbs., $100
to $111; 800 and over, $100 to
$111.
Heifers, 400 - 500 lbs., sold $106
to $116; 500 - 600 lbs., $101 to
$111; 600 - 700 lbs., $96 to $106;
and 800 and over, $91 to $101.
positive media coverage of farming
issue would help while 31 per cent
believed more information on
health issues in farm publications
would help and 20 per cent indicat-
ed stress control programs would
be beneficial.
These answers will be studied by
a Farm Task Force currently being
set up by Heather Hoover, the Take
Heart Huron prograrh coordinator
for the Huron County Health Unit.
'The Task Force will be like a
think tank," she explained."They'll
be able to tell us how we can help
or what the community needs to
offer to meet the needs to farmers."
The Task Force will be made up
of farmers. "They're the best people
to let us know where farmers are
at," says Ms. Hoover.
The results of the survey weren't
surprising to Ms. Hoover who
described farming as a stressful
occupation.
"So much of farmers' livelihoods
depend on things they can't control
like the weather and fluctuating
market prices," she says.
She was pleased to discover that
80 per cent of respondents had
someone one to count on when
feeling stressful. However, 20 per
cent indicated they didn't have this
support.
"It is evident that a large number
of people have no one to talk to
about a stressful situation in their
farm business or personal life,"
states a press release on the survey
results. "Even if you don't have
close friends to share your concerns
with, there is help available from
people who understand the difficul-
ties and pressures associated with
farming."
For information on these ser-
vices, contact Rural Connections in
Clinton (482-9311) or the Farm
Family Advisor Program in Clinton
(1-800-265-5170 or 482-3428).
Survey reveals farmers' needs