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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1995. PAGE 17.
Brussels Livestock report
Silver Dollar bull tops $69
Sales at Brussels Livestock for
the week ending Sept. 15 were: fed
cattle, 718; cows, 179; veal calves,
230; sheep and goats, 101; stock-
ers, 1,020; and pigs, 78.
The market at Brussels Livestock
saw all classes of cattle selling on a
steady trade. On Thursday veal sold
on a strong active trade. Lambs
sold on a higher trade. On Friday
all weights of stockers sold steady.
There were 485 steers on offer
selling from $82 to $86 to the high
of $92.50. Fifty-three steers con-
signed by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd.,
Rockwood, averaging 1,364 lbs. to
the high of $92.50. Forty steers
consigned by Murray Forbes Farms
Ltd., Clinton, averaging 1,330 lbs.
sold for an average of $85.44 with
sales to $91.25. One steer consign-
ed by Doug Shouldice, Brussels,
weighing 1,585 lbs. sold for $90.25.
Thirty-five steers consigned by
Lawrence Markusse, Wyoming,
averaging 1,393 lbs. sold for an
average of $83.42 with sales to
$89. Three steers consigned by
Tom Skinner, St. Pauls, averaging
1,348 lbs. sold for an average of
$86.86 with sales to $88.50.
Thirteen steers consigned by
Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Wood-
stock, averaging 1,440 lbs. sold for
an average of $83.80 with sales to
$87.75. Three steers consigned by
Barry Gray, Harriston, averaging
1,396 lbs. sold for an average of
$83.69 with sales to $87.75. Thirty-
seven steers consigned by Murray
Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,349
lbs. sold for an average of $83.42
with sales to $87. One steer
consigned by Warden and Glen
Haney, Seaforth, weighing 1,065
lbs. sold for $87. Fifteen steers
consigned by Bob Irwin, Lucknow,
averaging 1,206 lbs. sold for an
average of $82.51 with sales to
$86.25.
Continued from page 15
Affairs (OMAFRA). Five runners-
up will also receive cash prizes.
Contestants must give a timed,
five to seven minute speech in
English or French, on one of four
topics:
• 80 years of 4-H in Ontario - A
Proud History and Exciting
Future
• The Importance of Urban-Rural
Relations
• Agriculture - Tapping into the
Information Highway
• Pro-active Agriculture Farm
Practices
There were 221 heifers on offer
selling from $82 to $86 to the high
of $91.75. Twenty-eight heifers
consigned by Ron Coulter, Cree-
more, averaging 1,150 lbs. sold for
an average of $86.12 with sales to
$91.75. Five heifers consigned by
Percy Bros., Holyrood, averaging
1,245 lbs. sold for an average of
$84.90 with sales to $86.50.
Three heifers consigned by Jeff
Campbell, Seaforth, averaging
1,123 lbs. sold for an average of
$83.08 with sales to $85.75. Four
heifers consigned by Calvin
Semple, Ethel, averaging 1,284 lbs.
sold for an average of $82.74 with
sales to $84.75. Fifteen heifers
consigned by Maurice Coe, Shel-
burne, averaging 1,169 lbs. sold for
an average of $82.66 with sales to
$84.50. Six heifers consigned by
Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, aver-
aging 1,134 lbs. sold for an average
of $76.21 with sales to $84.25.
Twenty-three heifers consigned
by Terry Carrscadden, Clarksburg,
averaging 1,094 lbs. sold for an
average of $81.48 with sales to
$84. Five heifers consigned by
David J. Smith, Meaford, averaging
1,139 lbs. sold for an average of
$79.78 with sales to $83. Four
heifers consigned by Prospect Feed
Lots Ltd., Wyoming, averaging
1,289 lbs. sold for an average of
$76.74 with sales to $82.75.
Twenty-one heifers consigned by
Keith Elder, Chesley, averaging
1,099 lbs. sold for an average of
$81.03 with sales to $82.75.
There were 179 cows on offer
selling from $32 to $55 to the high
of $62. Two cows consigned by
John Vanbakel, Bornholm, averag-
ing 1,390 lbs. sold for an average
of $61.26 with sales to $62. Two
cows consigned by Joseph Kieffer,
Teeswater, averaging 1,855 lbs.
The competition is co-sponsored
by the Farm Credit Corporation and
OMAFRA. It will take place at the
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on
Saturday, Nov. 11. Entry forms are
available at field offices of
OMAFRA or the Farm Credit
Corporation. Entries and a $20 fee
must be received by Sept. 29.
The number of entries is limited
to the first 25 received.
For more information contact
Anne Thompson, co-chair, 905-
873-6811; Ted Young, FCC, 519-
821-1330; or Carol Murphy,
OMAFRA, 519-767-3137.
sold for an average of $56.03 with
sales to $58. Four cows consigned
by Virtu Char, Ayton, averaging
1,788 lbs. sold for an average of
$56.22 with sales to $57.50.
There were 12 bulls on offer
selling from $56 to $58.56 to the
high of $69.25. Two Charolais
bulls consigned by Silver Dollar
Charolais Ltd., Ripley, averaging
1,808 lbs. sold for an average of
$66.73 with sales to $69.25. One
RWF bull consigned by Scottslea
Farms, Blyth, weighing 2,220 lbs.
sold for $64.
There were 230 veal on offer
selling from Holkein, $75 to $90
and Beef, $85 to $114. Two veal
consigned by Allan McKinnon,
Shallow Lake, averaging 650 lbs.
• sold for an average of $108.65 with
sales to $114. Nine veal consigned
by Shawn and Pat O'Rourke,
Dublin, averaging 638 lbs. sold for
an average of $92.84 with sales to
$113.50. Three veal consigned by
Larry Bott, Gorrie, averaging 693
lbs. sold for an average of $99.65
with sales to $107.50.
Lambs, 50 to 80 lbs., sold $144 to
$149.50; 80 - 94 lbs., $127 to $133;
and over 95 lbs., $89 to $116.
Twenty-four lambs consigned by
Dave Watson, Belgrave, averaging
77 lbs. sold for $149.
Sheep sold $45 to $70.
Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs.,
sold $91 to $118; 500 - 599 lbs.,
$84 to $112; 600 - 699 lbs., $73 to
$104; 700 - 799 lbs., $68 to $108;
800 - 899 lbs., $79 to $102; and
900 lbs. and over, $75.25 to $96.
Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $73
to $109; 400 - 499 lbs., $75 to
$122.09; 500 - 599 lbs., $81 to
$113; 600 - 699 lbs., $76 to $90;
700 - 799 lbs., $68.50 to $93; and
800 lbs. and over, $82.50 to
$92.50.
The Farm Safety Association
recommends that farmers take
extreme care this fall when filling
silos. Heavy rainfall, damage from
hail during severe thunderstorms
and wind damage to crops in some
areas of Ontario may have created a
situation where silo gas may be
more of a problem this year than
others.
Silo gas has been reported from
several counties in Southwestern
Ontario. Climactic conditions play
a large role in the formation of
deadly silo gas, and weather
conditions this summer have
caused some farm safety experts to
issue warnings concerning the gas.
Silo gas or nitrogen dioxide is
'produced as a by-product of the
fermentation process that takes
place once plant material is put into
a silo. A variety of climactic
stresses on the plant material
during the growing season can
dramatically increase the
possibility of toxic gases forming.
To avoid silo gas, farmers are
advised not to harvest crops
immediately after a rainfall.
Conversely, crops damaged by hail
or frost should be harvested as
quickly as possible to avoid build-
up of excess nitrate in the plant
material.
If weather or other factors have
increased the possibility of nitrate
build-up, plant material should be
cut higher than normal, as excess
nitrates are stored in the lower
portion of corn stalks.
Silo gas may be visible within a
few hours after silo filling. It may
be recognized by a bleach-like
odour and may be visible as a
yellowish-brown haze. Dead flies
or birds at the base of the silo may
also be an indicator of the gas.
Once a silo is filled, it should be
sealed and declared off-limits for at
least a three week period. Levelling
of silage should be done
immediately after the last load is
put in with blowers running.
if gas is suspected, do not enter.
During this period of time the silo
shoUld not be entered unless all
rules for confined space entry are
closely followed and a self-
contained breathing apparatus is
used.
Deadline approaches for
public speaking contest
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