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The Citizen, 1993-09-22, Page 15INVADING SPECIES HOTLINE GET INFORMATION! REPORT SIGHTINGS! 1-800-563-7711 ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS & HUNTERS BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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 BRUSSELS 887-6461 We are now ready to receive your 1993 WHITE BEAN & SOYBEAN/CROP HOWSON & HOWSON LTD. Flour & Feed Millers, Complete Farm Supply, Grain Elevators, Fertilizers & Chemicals BLYTH, ONTARIO 523-9624 ELEVATOR 523-4241 MAIN OFFICE Elevators 11/4 miles east of Blyth on County Rd. 25, then 1/2 mile north. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1993. PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report Fed cattle selling lower with 1122 on offer Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending September 17, 1993 were: fed cattle, 1122; cows, 227; veal calves, 173; sheep & goats, 150; stockers, 1675; pigs, 90. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers & heifers selling $1 to $2 lower. Cows sold on a steady demand. There were 733 steers on offer selling from $94 to $98 to the high of $108.50. Sixteen steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough, averaging 1391 lbs. sold for an average of $99 with sales to $108.50. Four steers consigned by Brian McClure, Seaforth, averaging 978 lbs. sold for an average of $101.20 with sales to $104. One steer consigned by Mike Hallahan, Walkerton, weighing 990 lbs. sold for $103.75. Eight steers consigned by Geo. Paul & Mark Pennington, Mildmay, averaging 1264 lbs. sold for an average of $96.73 with sales Beginning Sept. 19, CKNX-TV will return comprehensive agricultural coverage to the Farm Community of Southwestern Ontario. In March, CKNX-TV Wingham, CFPL-TV London, CHWI-TV Windsor, became part of the Baton Broadcasting system. The commitment of Baton resources not only returns Family Farmer to CKNX viewers, but it also introduces the program to viewers of CFPL-TV London and CHWI- TV Windsor. The program is an established leader in the agricultural community. ''The show contains weekly news and market information, also features which examine how change impacts our' farm families," says Kevin Stewart, Host of the program. "We're pleased to add crop and weather data this season. This is information I think producers will find very useful." Ross Daily's program This Business of Farming will immediately follow Family Farmer providing one full hour of agricultural programming each Sunday afternoon. "Farmers should be aware program times may vary during the first few weeks by the scheduling of Blue Jays Baseball. Producers should watch their local listings for dates and times," says Mr. Stewart. Effective Oct. 10 Family Farmer will settle into its 1 p.m. time slot each Sunday afternoon. This Business of Farming will follow at to $103. Five steers consigned by Mery McPherson, Orangeville, averaging 1266 lbs. sold for an average of $95.16 with sales to $102.75. Eighteen steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1350 lbs. sold for an average of $97.11 with sales to $102.75. Eleven steers consigned by Jack Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1356 lbs. sold for an average of $95.57 with sales to $102.75. Twenty-one steers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels, averaging 1384 lbs. sold for an average of $95.99 with sales to $102.75. Forty-three steers consigned by Brayford Fur Farm, Alliston, averaging 1351 lbs. sold for an average of $96.39 with sales to $101.75. Nine steers consigned by David Smith, Meaford, averaging 1351 lbs. sold for an average of $96.52 with sales to 1:30 p.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday. $101.25. There were 369 heifers on offer selling from $94 to $98 to the high of $104.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1206 lbs. sold for an average of $97.15 with sales to $104.75. Three heifers consigned by Harvey Hoggart, Londesborough, averaging 970 lbs. sold for an average of $99.95 with sales to $101.90. Four heifers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin, averaging 1128 lbs. sold for an average of $94.18 with sales to $101.25. Eight heifers consigned by Rolf Huber, Wingham, averaging 936 lbs. sold for an average of $99.77 with sales to $100.90. Five heifers consigned by Lyle Kinsman, Kippen, averaging 1066 lbs. sold for an average of $98.16 with sales to $99. Fourteen heifers consigned by Ontario's fisheries are being attacked by another invading species which could threaten their survival. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) reports the spread of a tiny species only 10 mm long. The spiny water flea was first introduced into Canadian waters in the mid 1980's from European Bell Hackett, Lucknow, averaging 1058 lbs. sold for an average of $96.60 with sales to $98. Four heifers consigned by Lorne Hackett, Lucknow, averaging 1073 lbs. sold for an average of $96.69 with sales to $97. There were 227 cows on offer selling from $52 to $72 to the high of $80.75. Four cows consigned by George Gollinger, Lisle, averaging 1263 lbs. sold for an average of $76.88 with sales to $80.75. One cow consigned by Ellen Keith, Teeswater, weighing 1610 lbs. sold for $78.75. One cow consigned by Dale Becker, Ayton, weighing 1500 lbs. sold for $76. There were 173 veal on offer selling from $86.50 to $116 to the high of $129. Three veal consigned by Arnold Lamb, Goderich, averaging 657 lbs. sold for an average of $114.39 with sales to $129. Seven veal consigned by Bill DeVos Jr., ocean freighters dumping the bal- last water. This was also the source of the zebra mussel. This small flea could do as much damage as the mussel, says OFAH. The population explodes and devours the plankton which is the food source for small fish. The fish are not able to eat the flea because of the spines on the tail. Digestion is very difficult so the flea is spit out. OFAH says all the Great Lakes have been affected. On July 22, evidence showed the ninth lake in a chain from Lake Muskoka had been invaded. The discovery of the flea in Can- ning Lake and Kashagawigamog Lake indicates an isolated introduc- tion. Dr. Terry Quinney, OFAH provincial co-ordinator of fish and wildlife services says, this species Bluevale, averaging 620 lbs. sold for an average of $120.05 with sales to $124. Two veal consigned by Wheeler Bros., Holyrood, averaging 685 lbs. sold for an average of $121.93 with sales to $125. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $107 to $110; 50 lbs. to 80 lbs., $114 to $128; 80 lbs. and over, $87 to $100. Goats sold from $35.79 to $120. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $113.50 to $140; 500 - 599 lbs., $117.50 to $133.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $109.50 to $132; 700 - 799 lbs., $100 to $120; 800 - 899 lbs., $106 to $114.50; 900 lbs. and over, $92.25 to $110.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs sold $102 to $136; 400 - 499 lbs., $91.50 to $150.75; 500 - 599 lbs., $103.50 to $131; 600 - 699 lbs., $94.25 to $126; 700 - 799 lbs., $94 to $119; 800 lbs. and over, $93.50 to $114.50. is a real problem because it is able to survive in fairly cold waters. The federation stresses that pre- cautions should be taken to ensure minimal transfer of the flea. As with the zebra mussel infesta- tion, boats and trailers should be thoroughly washed, all water should be drained and equipment dried before boating in a new body of water. Live bait should not be trans- ferred to other lakes because it can carry the flea, says Beth MacKay, a OFAH biologist. The federation runs an Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711. You can lose a lot more than your licence drinking and driving. (t)MENMryof the Attomay Onlano General Farm Family Farmer returns Picking a winner This judge at the Brussels Fall Fair told spectators how to pick a prize-winning steer when 4-Hers and their livestock competed during the afternoon. Fisheries under attack again • Fast Unloading • Accurate Probe System • Trucking Available Forward contracting of corn and soybeans. Come in and see us or give us a call and let us help you look after your crop.