HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-05-28, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28,1997
Brussels Livestock report
Lamb prices drop $5 to $10, avg. $140 to $181
The sales at Brussels Livestock
for the week ending May 23 were:
fed cattle, 591; cows, 241; veal
calves, 280; lambs and goats, 178;
and stockers, 1,247.
The fed steers and heifers sold on
a good steady trade. Cows sold
steady. Veal saw beef type selling
on a steady market with Hol steins
selling $2 - $4 lower. Lambs sold
$5 to $10 lower. Stocker calves
sold $2 to $3 higher with the
yearlings selling $1 to $2 higher.
Marketing agency finds
egg consumption up
Canadian consumers are eating
more eggs than they have at any
time in almost two decades.
That's the news gleaned by the
Canadian Egg Marketing Agency
(CEMA) from recently released
Statistics Canada data which show
the average Canadian consumer ate
7.2 more eggs in 1996 than 1995.
This was the first time per capita
consumption increased since 1979.
This 4.2 per cent increase
translates into 277.7 million more
eggs sold in 1996 compared to
1995. The news exceeded the
eggspectations of CEMA even
though CEMA was experiencing
such strong sales it recommended
egg farmers produce more eggs in
1997 than ever before.
"We were hesitant to predict
what the Statistics Canada numbers
were going to be," says Agency
Chairman F61ix Destrijker. "If we
had, I don't think anyone would
have thought we'd go over the half
dozen per capita mark."
Eggs were the only food in the
Meat and Alternatives category of
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy
Eating that saw a significant
increase in consumption. Two-
thirds of the increase occurred in
the fresh table egg market while the
rest went to Canadian breakers who
convert shell eggs to frozen, liquid
or dried form.
"This is a major accomplishment
for our industry," said Agency
Vice-Chairman Laurent Souligny.
"One of this magnitude could only
happen with the co-ordinated
efforts of all industry segments.
CEMA, the provincial egg market
ing boards, graders, breakers,
further processors, retailers and the
food service industry are all to be
congratulated."
So, why are Canadians returning
to eggs and returning in a big way?
The Agency expects consumers
and the medical professionals
which advice them appreciate the
real goodness eggs have to offer.
There is no higher quality protein
around and eggs also have lots of
vitamins and minerals. They are
wonderfully easy to prepare, can be
used in many different recipes and
are a very economical source of
protein.
As well, the news follows 18
months of innovative advertising
featuring real-life egg farmers
talking to television audiences
about their product.
"Undoubtedly," say Souligny, "the
advertising and promotion
messages of the Agency and
provincial marketing boards have
helped to increase sales. A vast
network of marketers put together
an integrated three-year plan to
inform consumers about eggs. That
plan is delivering results."
"The Agency will continue to
build on this good news and looks
forward to continued increases in
consumption," Destrijker says.
There were 311 steers on offer
selling from $90 to $96 to the high
of $105. A limousin steer con
signed by Jerry Cronin, Dublin,
weighing 1,380 lbs. sold for
$103.50 with his total offering of 8
steers averaging 1,355 lbs. selling
for an average of $94.74. Twenty-
five steers consigned by Cunning
ham Farms, Lucan, averaging
1,429 lbs. sold for an average of
$96.18 with sales to $100. Ten
steers consigned by Don
McAllister, Chesley, averaging
1,355 lbs. sold for an average of
$96.15 with sales to $99.25.
Thirteen steers consigned by
Schmidt Brook Farms Inc.,
Woodstock, averaging 1,464 lbs.
sold for an average of $94.90 with
sales to $99. Seven steers con
signed by Allan Horsburgh, Mount
Forest, averaging 1,398 lbs. sold
for an average of $94.46 with sales
to $98.75. Six steers consigned by
Charles Ready, St Marys, averag
ing 1,243 lbs. sold for an average
of $93.18 with sales to $98.50.
Thirteen steers consigned by
Charles Ready, St. Marys, averag
ing 1,243 lbs. sold for an average
of $93.18 with sales to $98. One
Blue Belgium steer consigned by
Pauline Horsburgh, Mount Forest,
weighing 1,530 lbs. sold for $98.
One Limousin steer consigned by
John Giousher, Wingham,
weighing 1,300 lbs. sold for $98
with his total offering of six steers
averaging 1,379 lbs. sold for an
average of $94.47. Two steers
consigned by Clayton McClure,
Seaforth, averaging 945 lbs. sold
for an average of $93.98 with sales
to $98.
There were 255 heifers on offer
selling from $90 to $96 to the high
of $104. One Limousin heifer
consigned by Woodham Farms,
Woodham, weighing 1,360 lbs.
sold for $100 with their total
offering of five heifers averaging
1,217 lbs. sold for an average of
$97.18 Ten heifers consigned by
Darryl Finkbiener, Crediton,
averaging 1,062 lbs. sold for an
average of $96.02 with sales to
$99.50.
Eight heifers consigned by Jim
Taylor, Burford, averaging 1,132
lbs. sold for an average of $98.16
with sales to $98.75. Ten heifers
consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood,
averaging 1,196 lbs. sold for an
average of $88.30 with sales to
$98.50. Five heifers consigned by
Tom Ellerington, Centralia,
averaging 1,080 lbs. sold for an
average of $96.47 with sales to
$98. Eight heifers consigned by
Richard Tanner, Appin, averaging
1,086 lbs. sold for an average of
$90.83 with sales to $96.50.
Five heifers consigned by
Sunnivale Farms, Stayner,
averaging 1,087 lbs. sold for an
average of $93.78 with sales to
$95.25. One Limousin heifer
consigned by Vincent Walter,
Goderich, weighing 1,375 lbs. sold
for $95. Six heifers consigned by
Vince Arnold, Mt. Brydges,
averaging 1,067 lbs. sold for an
average of $91.40 with sales to
$94.75. Thirteen heifers consigned
by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield,
averaging 1,230 lbs. sold for an
average of $85.58 with sales to
$94.75.
There were 241 cows on offer
selling from $45 to $62 to the high
of $68. One cow consigned by
Vincent Walter, Goderich, weigh
ing 790 lbs. sold for $68. Three
cows consigned by Doug Powell,
Dobbinton, averaging 1,085 lbs.
sold for an average of $58.18 with
sales to $65. One Liinousin cow
consigned Lyle Fisher, Listowel,
weighing 1,510 lbs. sold for $65.
There were 10 bulls on offer
selling from $58.50 to $67.50 to
the high of $73.50. Two Simmental
bulls consigned by Helbert Van
Ankum, Wroxeter, averaging 1,328
lbs. sold for an average of $71.50
with sales to $73.50. One
Simmental bull consigned by Ken
Burrell, Wiarton, weighing 1,715
lbs. sold for $67.50.
There were 280 veal on offer
selling from: Beef, $85 to $124;
Holstein, $85 to $98; and Plain
Holstein, $70 to $85. Twelve veal
consigned by John Verburg,
Londesboro, averaging 645 lbs.
sold for an average of $98.97 with
sales to $124. Five veal consigned
by Shawn Haelzle, Gorrie,
averaging 657 lbs. sold for an
average of $107.18 with sales to
$116. Two veal consigned by Jessie
Bauman, Bluevale, averaging 558
lbs. sold for an average of $103.54
with sales to $114.
Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $140 to
$175; 50 - 80 lbs., $465 to $180;
and 80 - 95 lbs., $156 to $181.
Sheep sold $46 to $56.
Goats sold $27.50 to $125.
Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $83
to $120; 400 - 499 lbs., $84.50 to
$130.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $81 to
$124; 600 - 699 lbs., $88 to $112;
700 - 799 lbs., $85 to $112; 800 -
899 lbs., $92.50 to $108; and 900
lbs. and over, $82 to $100.
Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $94
to $132; 400 - 499 lbs., $86 to
$120; 500 - 599 lbs., $81 to $107;
600 - 699 lbs., $71 to $107; 700 -
799 lbs., $75 to $94; 800 - 899 lbs.,
$71.75 to $97.75; and 900 lbs. and
over, $60 to $86.
Plain stockers sold $48 to $55.
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The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Manure Management - The Law and You
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 1997
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Goderich Township Hall, Holmesville
Speakers:
Dr Gord Surgeoner, - manure and environmental issues
Wayne Caldwell - liquid manure bylaws
Ecologlstlcs Limited - nutrient management plans
Paul Vogel, lawyer practising environmental law - the law as
it relates to manure management.
Presented by:
The Huron Stewardship Council and
The Huron County Federation of Agriculture
- no admission cost -
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