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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-04-06, Page 11Brussels Livestock report THE C,T,ZEN-WEDNESDAY-APR1L «•1994 PAGE ”• Gordon Edgar cows hit $82 high, average $71.12 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Apr. 2 were: fed cattle, 689; cows, 204; veal calves, light run; sheep and goats, 50; stockers, 670; and pigs, light run. Fed steers and heifers at Brussels Livestock sold on a strong trade. Cows sold $1 higher. There were 455 steers on offer selling from $97 to $102 to the high of $115. Forty-one steers consigned by Bill Hayden, Goderich, averaging 1506 lbs. sold for an average of $100.27 with sales to $115. Seven steers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia, averaging 1501 lbs. sold for an average of $97.65 with sales to $112.25. Three steers consigned by Dan Hayden, Goderich, averaging 1610 lbs. sold for an average of $100 to the high of $112. Sixteen steers consigned by Jim OMAF suggests spring check up for dairy herds By Dennis Martin Dairy Advisor Have you been happy with cow performance this winter? For many dairy producers milk production, herd health, conception rate, and age of first calf heifers are all good measures of herd performance. Top producers have the ability to combine feed availability, feed quality and feed management skills to achieve superior production. It is their challenge to balance the diet of a high-producing cow. If peak production is less than optimal, producers may want to review dry cow nutrition, body condition at calving, dry matter intake, early lactation diseases, and ration formulation. Each additional one kilogram of milk in peak production means 220 kg's more for the cow's total lactation. Since "feed" can influence so much more than just production, it is important to fine tune the ration whenever there is a change in your feeding program. If cow or heifer performance is a concern, this would be an ideal time to check the ration. Our office can evaluate or formulate dairy rations at no cost. For me information on this service, please contact the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office in Clinton. Londesboro euchre winners Continued from page 10 There were two tables of lost heir. Winners were: high lady, Elsie Walsh; high man, Harve McDowell; low lady, Gene Snell; low man, Alvin Snell. There were nine tables of euchre. The lucky draw winners were Gene Snell, June Fothergill, Erma Knox, Ted Fothergill, Les Reid, Miller Richmond, Hazel Watkins, Margaret Taylor, Ruby Pattison, Bernice McClinchey, Betty Archambault, Alvin Snell, Harvey McDowell, Nora Kelly, Jean Nethery, June Peck, Jim Walsh, Effie McCall, Isabelle Craig, Hazel Reid, Estella Adams, Dorothy Daer, Ken Hulley, Bill Craig, Charlie Bromley, Orville Kelland, Margaret Good, Lenora Davidson, Audrey Walsh, Edgar Howatt, Lome Hunking, Jean Plaetzer, Betty Hulley and Edythe Beacom. Howatt, Londcsborough, averaging 1451 lbs. sold for an average of $104.98 with sales to $111.75. Ten steers consigned by Hay ter Turkey Farms, Dashwood, averaging 1225 lbs. sold for an average of $106.32 with sales to $111. Six steers consigned by Paul Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1398 lbs. sold for an average of $99.67 with sales to $110.25. Twelve steers consigned by Beetonia Farms Ltd., Beeton, averaging 1463 lbs. sold for an Farmers interested in working with draft horses took part in a daylong workshop at Tony and Fran McQuail’s West Wawanosh property on Saturday. The day consisted of safety, grooming, harnessing, hitching and driving and equipment. Here, Mr. McQuail explains harness fit. ATTENTION FARMERS! During the past year a large increase in the prices we receive for the end product has made it possible to pay a much higher price for disabled cows. Downer or injured cows formerly worth *200.°° to ’SOO.00 are now worth •350.00 to *700.°°. Farmers will now receive *600.°® for a good 1400 pound downer cow. Unlike this ad which will soon disappear, we will remain committed to paying these higher prices, and offering the same prompt service to farmers as we have for the past 20 years. A good fit PIONEER. 0RANO ■ SEED COAN Pioneer® Hi-Bred Production Ltd. is currently looking for Soybean Growers in the Huron, Middlesex, Oxford and Perth Counties to produce soybeans under contract. For further information contact Brian or Stu at 1-800-265-0554 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday Your Partner in CROP Consulting SPRING IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING. LET CROPCO HELP YOU TO MAKE YOUR 1994 CROP YEAR A SUCCESS. LEIS LIVESTOCK LTD. 1-800-265-4910 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS BRUSSELS 887-6461 Blyth (519) 523-4231 Kincardine (519) 396-9700 or 1-800-265-3474 average of $101.50 with sales to $109.25. Eight steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1381 lbs. sold for an average of $101.12 with sales to $107. Ten steers consigned by by Ricklend Farms Ltd., Auburn, averaging 1426 lbs. sold for an average of $100.99 with sales to $107. One steer consigned by Don Kuntz, Mildmay, weighing 1170 lbs. sold for $106.75. There were 222 heifers on offer selling from $97 to $102 to the 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows 9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs high of $110. Three heifers consigned by Ron Dietrich, Mild­ may, averaging 1140 lbs. sold for an average of $106 41 with sales to $110. Two heifers consigned by Harold Jonker, Orangeville, averaging 1085 lbs. sold for an average of $104.99 with sales to $107. Six heifers consigned by Jim Nichols, Mitchell, averaging 1223 lbs. sold for an average of $100.35 with sales to $106.25. Four heifers consigned by Jake Versteeg, Clifford, averaging 1083 lbs. sold for an average of $99.98 with sales to $105. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1195 lbs. sold for an average of $100.15 with sales to $104.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by John Hunter, Grand Valley, averaging 1158 lbs. sold for an average of $100.70 with sales to $103.80. Three heifers consigned by Harvey Hoggart, Londes- borough, averaging 1066 lbs. sold for an average of $103.01 with sales to $103.50. Seven heifers consigned by Clyde and Fred McClure, Walton, averaging 1017 ibs. sold for an average of $100.23 with sales to $i02.75. Six heifers consigned by Gerry McPhee, Auburn, averaging 1128 CROPCO has a program to fit your needs: SOIL MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT MANURE MANAGEMENT PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS CROP BUDGETING NITRATE NITROGEN TESTING Act now before it’s too late! CONTACT YOUR NEAREST lbs. sold for an average of $98.66 with sales to $100.40. Eleven heifers consigned by Allan Weber, Wroxctcr, averaging 1045 lbs. sold for an average of $92.11 with sales io $99.25. There were 204 cows on offer selling from $63 to $72 to the high of $82. Two cows consigned by Gordon Edgar, Blucvale, averaging 1055 lbs. sold for an average of $71.12 with sales to $82. Four cows consigned by Allan Kerr, Wroxeter, averaging 1480 lbs. sold for an average of $67.42 with sales to $75.75. Two c6ws consigned by A.J.K. Waechter Farms, Walkerton, averaging 1140 lbs. sold for an average of $67.32 with sales to $73. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $150 to $175; and over 50 lbs., $127 to $159. Stockers: steers 400 - 499 lbs., sold $125.50 to $157; 500 - 599 lbs., $115 to $146.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $117 to $134.75; 700 - 799 lbs., $108.50 to $125.25; and 800 lbs. and over, $100 to $114.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $111.75 to $124.50; 400 - 499 lbs., $111.75 to $137.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $119 to $132; 600 - 699 lbs., $104 to $132.50; and 700 lbs. and over, $108.75 to $116.50.