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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. Give Someone a Second Chance. Discuss organ donation with your family. 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 - For information contact Steve Bowers at 519-482-3428 It's Haying Season Pick up your baler twine today! 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