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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-02-21, Page 19CONVEYAIRTm Easier, Healthier, Safer GRAIN MOVER Ready to Vac!! as low as: $13,100.00* Includes Hoses and Dust Collector System MSL - Dealer may sell for less authorized dealer Huron Feeding Systems Brussels 519 /887-6289 arm Hunters' seminar a must TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs USSsELS LIVESTOCK Jiiision of Garnibick& Rogers Ltd. ING SALES BRUSSELS 887-6461 Recognition Huron Feeding Systems placed first among the John Ernewein Ltd. dealers for sales in 1995. Owner Joe Seili, right, received the award at a banquet during the Canadian international Farm Show in Toronto. Congratulating Seili, who has been among the top three dealers for 10 out of the past 11 years, is Ian Inglis. Livestock Producers You are invited to attend an information meeting to be held at Brussels Legion on Wed., Feb. 28, 1996 7:25 p.m. Learn how to utilize your pasture to maximum potential. • Corland Seeds pasture forages for new seedings or renovations • Grazing the Bruce County way. • Gallagher Power Fencing's wide range of products. FEATURED SPEAKERS: Glen Wells'- manager of the Bruce Community Pasture Steve Johnston - president, Corland Seeds David Picken - Gallagher Power Fencing Al Brodie - Masterfeeds CORLAND SEEDS LTD. Masterfeeds can't beat the Oollagher gystemt Sponsored by: Tim Prior Brussels Agri Services R.R. #3, Brussels, Ont. (519) 887-9391 Li,GHER THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1996 PAGE 19. Brussels Livestock report C. Fortune veal hits$96 as average drops $5-$8 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Feb. 16 were: fed cattle, 692; cows, 274; veal calves, 267; sheep and goats, 39; and stockers, 709. All classes of cattle on Tuesday were selling on a steady trade at Brussels Livestock. On Thursday veal sold $5 - $8 lower with lambs selling on a strong active trade. Friday stockers sold steady. There were 509 steers on offer selling from $78 to $84 to the high of $95. Thirty-nine steers con- signed by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,475 lbs. sold for an average of $81.65 with sales The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) will hold a wild turkey hunting seminar for Wingham, Clinton, Goderich and Listowel-area hunters on Sunday, March 17 at the Blyth Public School in Blyth. Attendance at an OFAH seminar is mandatofy for anyone wishing to hunt wild turkeys in Ontario for the first time. It is also open to non- hunters and family members of hunters. The day-long seminar will feature wild turkey biology, calling and hunting techniques, hunting ethics and safety procedures. The seminar is followed by a Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) examination to certify the hunters. Instructors for the program are experienced Canadian and American wild turkey hunters Chris Poff of Port Rowan and Dave Reid of Simcoe. The seminar is sponsored by Quaker Boy World Champion Game Calls and Bowing Enterprises, the designers of Trebark Concealment Material. The cost of the seminar is $15 per person. Seat reservations must be made in advance by calling the OFAH at (705) 748-6324. Ontario's wild turkey reintro- duction program began in 1984 as a joint venture of the OFAH and the MNR. In 12 years, the province's wild turkey population has grown to almost 14,000 birds. Wildlife management units with an open season for wild turkeys include those in the areas of York Region, Belleville-Trenton, Simcoe, the Niagara Peninsula, Cambridge, 4-H clubs organize With spring just a few weeks away, it's once again time for agri- cultural 4-H clubs to get rolling. A joint organizational and first meeting of the Huron County 4-H Machinery Club and Sod Busters Club will be held, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m., at Vincent Farm Equipment, one mile north of Seaforth on Cty. Rd. 12. Anyone interested in being part of the largest machinery club in the county or finding out just what sod busters are should call Allan Haugh at 522-0248 or Chris Maloney at 345-2025. to $95. Thirty steers consigned by Paul Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,411 lbs. sold for an average of $83.35 with sales to $94.75. Ten steers consigned by Darren Johnson, Bluevale, averaging 1,410 lbs. sold for an average of $82.48 with sales to $93.75. Two steers consigned by Mark Fischer, Ayton, averaging 1,627 lbs. sold for an average of $83.07 with sales to $89.75. Fourteen steers consigned by Tom Dickson, Stratford, averaging 1,430 lbs. sold for an average of $82.95 with sales to $89.50. Thirty-four steers con- signed by Mac Willits, Wingham, Lindsay-Peterborough, Aylmer and Barrie-Alliston. An open season in Prince Edward County has been proposed for 1996. Wild turkey hunting season opens April 25. averaging 1,451 lbs. sold for an average of $81.55 with sales to $88.50. Fifty steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood, averaging 1,349 lbs. selling to the high of $87.75. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,418 lbs. sold for $80.13 with sales to $87.25. Six steers consigned by Mel Lyons, Lucknow, averaging 1,365 lbs. sold for an average of $82.83 with sales to $86. There were 143 heifers on offer selling from $78 to $84 to the high of $92.50. Four heifers consigned by Walter Lynn, Stayner, averaging 1,233 lbs. sold for an average of $74.72 with sales to $92.50. Three heifers consigned by Gary Potter, Clinton, averaging 1,128 lbs. sold for an average of $83.46 with sales to $89. Five heifers consigned by Fred and Clyde McClure, Walton, averaging 1,094 lbs. sold for an average of $82.69 with sales to $86.25. Five heifers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin, averaging 1,178 lbs. sold for an average of $84.44 with sales to $85.50. Six heifers consigned by Don Campbell, Mitchell, averaging 1,079 lbs. sold for an average of $78.97 with sales to $84. Two heifers consigned by Aaron Fischer, Ayton, averaging 1,200 lbs. sold for an average of $81.06 with sales to $84. Four heifers consigned by Gary Schmidt, Hanover, averaging 1,270 lbs. sold for an average of $80.76 with sales to $83. Nine heifers consigned by Ray Sykes, Mitchell, avcrIging 1,362 lbs. sold for an average of $80.99 with sales to $82.75. One heifer consigned by Ruth McPher- son, Teeswater, weighing 1,245 lbs. sold for $82.75. There were 274 cows on offer selling from $32 to $50 to the high of $55.50. One Charolais cow consigned by Joe Devereaux, Seaforth, weighing 1,680 lbs. sold for $55.50. Two Holstein cows consigned by Murray Donaldson, Gorrie, averaging 1,173 lbs. sold for an average of $45.68 with sales to $54.50. Three Holstein cows consigned by Datwyler Farms, Atwood, averaging 1,433 lbs. sold for an average of $49.83 with sales to $54. There were 15 bulls on offer selling from $47.50 to $55.06 with sales to $64.25. One Limousin bull consigned by Ron Skelton, Colling- wood, weighing 1,800 lbs. sold for $64.25. One Limousin bull con- signed by Brad Miller, Wiarton, weighing 1,985 lbs. sold for $62. There were 267 veal on offer - Holstein, $60 to $75; Beef, $70 to $96. Eleven veal consigned by Clark Fortune, Chesley, averaging 710 lbs. sold for an average of $81.47 with sales to $96. Ten veal consigned by Vesta Creek Farms, Chesley, averaging 721 lbs. sold for an average of $73.77 with sales to $91. Six veal consigned by Allan McKinnon, Shallow Lake, averag- ing 666 lbs. sold for an average of $75.71 with sales to $90. Lambs, 50 - 79 lbs., sold $159 to $195. Sheep sold $44 to $66. Steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $67 to $94.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $65 to $99; 600 - 699 lbs., $65.50 to $79; 700 - 799 lbs., $70.50 to $82; 800 - 899 lbs., $75 to $93.50; and 900 lbs. and over, $65 to $97. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $63 to $92; 400 - 499 lbs., $65 to $72; 500 - 599 lbs., $61 to $75.25; 600 - 699 lbs., $60.50 to $70; and 700 - 799 lbs., $51 to $80; and 800 lbs. and over, $73 to $77.50.