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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1996-03-06, Page 17CONVEYAIRT,;1 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 Perth producers host emu congress All In-Stock TNT EAR TAGS 1 0 %off Cash Sales Only While quantities last Also Available: III Square or round bale feeders - in all sizes II Assorted steel gates • Gallagher fencing POWER FENCES SYSTEMS Masterfeeds BRUSSELS AGRI SERVICES R.R. #3, Brussels, Ontario Located at the west end of Brussels Livestock (519) 887-9391 After Hours (5193 887-9648 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1996 PAGE 17. Brussels Livestock report Top choice steers, heifers rebound Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 1 were: fed cattle, 677; cows, 301; veal calves, 123; stockers, 829; and pigs, 130. The market at Brussels Livestock saw top choice steers and heifers selling $1 higher with other classes selling steady. Cows sold steady. On Thursday veal sold steady on a selective demand due to the meat packing strike. On Friday stockers sold steady. There were 444 steers on offer selling from $77 to $83 to the high of $92. Forty-one steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,441 lbs. sold for an average of $79.76 with a limo steer selling to the high of $92 purchased by Holly Park Meat Packers. Forty- four steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood, averag- ing 1,350 lbs. sold to the high of $90. Twelve steers consigned by Beetonia Farms Ltd., Becton, Have you been wanting to learn more about raising emu in Ontario but don't know where to go? Well wonder no more! The Perth County Et.tu Producers are hosting an emu congress. Producers and professionals will be on hand to answer questions regarding incubation and hatching of eggs, bird handling, facilities, nutrition, health care, and more. End products such as leather, meat and oil will be on display and The Junior Farmers' Association Of Ontario (JFAO) is once again offering an opportunity to rural youth. Junior Farmer Leadership Camp '96 is being offered to all rural youth between the ages of 15 and 29 at Camp Trillium, south•of Belleville. Camp Trillium has once again offered to host this unique leader- ship opportunity in appreciation of the significant support of Junior Farmers over the past four years. Camp Trillium provides special programs for children diagnosed with cancer. The camp will run from May 15 to 20, at a cost of only $100 for JFAO members and $125 for non-members. The camp has been designed with fun, friendship, and learning in mind. The results will be a once in a lifetime experience where campers will enhance and develop their leadership skills as well as learning more about their abilities with explosive, rewarding results. Past campers have noted that Junior Farmer Leadership Camp has been one of the most significant experiences in their life. Anyone interested in attending Junior Farmer Leadership Camp, contact Robyn Garlough at the JFAO office in Guelph at (519) averaging 1,397 lbs. sold for an average of $81.31 with sales to $90. Two steers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin, averaging 1,335 lbs. sold for an average of $82.23 with sales to $86.25. Thirty-five steers consigned by Carl Stanley, Lucknow, averaging 1,321 lbs. sold for an average of $78.52 with sales to $85.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Charles Ready, St. Marys, averag- ing 1,215 lbs. sold for an average of $80.82 with sales to $85. Thirteen steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,460 lbs. sold for an average of $81.50 with sales to $84.50. Two steers consigned by Clare Kraemer, Walkerton, averaging 1,197 lbs. sold for $84.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Paul Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,330 lbs. sold' for an average of $80.65 with sales available for purchase. Representa- tives from emu co-operatives will be available to answer questions on market development. The food booth will be serving prepared emu meat to give participants an opportunity to try this low fat, low cholesterol red meat. Admission to the congress is free and will take place Sunday, March 24 at the Monkton arena. For more information, contact John Hicknell, (519) 393-5728. 767-3269 or Alan Emiry at (519) 821-5659 to apply for more information. to $83.50. Thirty-nine steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wing- ham, averaging 1,453 lbs. sold for an average of $78.90 with sales to $83. There were 188 heifers on offer selling from $77 to $81 to the high of $82.50. Ten heifers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,119 lbs. sold for an average of $79.61 with sales to $82.50. Seven heifers consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,212 lbs. sold for an average of $79.01 with sales to $81.75. Nine heifers consigned by Leslie Pullen, Woodstock, averag- ing 1,122 lbs. sold for an average of $79.84 with sales to $81.75. Three heifers consigned by Warren Weppler & Sons Ltd., Clifford, averaging 1,236 lbs. sold for an average of $79.34 with sales to $81.35. One heifer consigned by Brad Rapien, Monkton, weighing 1,170 lbs. sold for $81.25. Four heifers consigned by Alec Nivens, Auburn, averaging 1,304 lbs. sold for an average of $78.55 with sales to $81. Six heifers consigned by Dave Ryan, Bluevale, averaging 1,043 lbs. sold for an average of $77.71 with sales to $81. Two heifers consigned by Willard Siegner, Mildmay, averag- ing 1,370 lbs. sold for an average of $80.11 with sales to $80.75. Eight heifers consigned by Jeff Elliott, Kincardine, averaging 1,059 lbs. sold for an average of $78.65 with sales to $80.75. Ten heifers consigned by Schultz Bros., Blyth, averaging 1,086 lbs. sold for an average of $75.45 with sales to $80.50. There were 301 cows on offer selling from $32 to $50 to the high of $61.25. Five cows consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 1,374 lbs. sold for an average of $51.65 with sales to $61.25. Four cows consigned by Cranbrook Farms Ltd., Brussels, averaging 1,263 lbs. sold for an average of $50.30 with sales to $60.50. Nine cows consigned by Morgan Robins, Miller Lake, averaging 1,213 lbs. sold for an average of $45.89 with sales to $60. There were 34 bulls on offer selling from $50 to $61.50 to the high of $75. One Blue Belgium bull consigned by Glenn Smith, Dublin, weighing 1,765 lbs. sold for $75. One Simmental bull consigned by Dennis Dolmage, Londesboro, weighing 1,770 lbs. sold for $63. There were 123 veal - Holstein veal, sold $60 to $75; Beef veal, $70 to $90; and Holstein plain veal, $50 to $60. Eight veal consigned by Stone Canyon Farms, Listowel, averaging 677 lbs. sold for an average of $61.84 with sales to $86.50. One veal consigned by Frank Meulensteen, Atwood, weighing 670 lbs. sold for $84.50. Two veal consigned by Jim Martin, Lucknow, averaging 660 lbs. sold for an average of $75.39 with sales to $83. Steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $57 to $96; 500 - 599 lbs., $65 to $89; 600 - 699 lbs., $66 to $89; 700 - 799 lbs., $65.50 to $79; 800 - 899 lbs., $70 to $94; and 900 lbs. and over, $71.60 to $94.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $54 to $61.50; 400 - 499 lbs., $66 to $85; 500 - 599 lbs., $60 to $75; 600 - 699 lbs., $63 to $76.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $55 to $70.50; and 800 lbs. and over, $69.50 to $74.25. Jr. Farmers offer chance to attend leadership camp BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES 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 EASTER LAMB & GOAT SALE 1:30 p.m. - March 21 & 28 IN LIEU OF GOOD FRIDAY Saturday, April 6 - 10 a.m. Stockers BRUSSELS 887-6461