The Citizen, 1997-07-09, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9,1997 PAGE 11.
Brussels Livestock report
Market sees steady trading across the board
The sales at Brussels Livestock
for the week ending July 4 were:
fed cattle, 357; cows, 124; veal
calves, 302; lambs and goats, 300;
stockers, 664.
Both fed steers and heifers sold
on a steady trade. The cows also
sold steady. Veal sold on a good
strong active trade. Lambs sold $10
to $20 higher. On Friday the
stocker calves sold steady to last
week, with the yearlings selling $2
to $4 higher.
There were 206 steers on offer
selling from $88 to $94 to the high
of $99. Thirty steers consigned by
Cunningham Farms, Lucan, aver
aging 1,396 lbs. sold for an average
of $93.73 with sales to $99.
Twenty-nine steers consigned by
Allan Rundle, Exeter, averaging
1,264 lbs. sold for an average of
$93.69 with sales to $99.
Twelve steers consigned by
Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Wood-
stock, averaging 1,362 lbs. sold for
an average of $95.10 with sales to
$99. Six steers consigned by Allan
Horsburgh, Mount Forest, averaging
1,330 lbs. sold for an average of
$93.87 with sales to $96.75. Seven
steers consigned by Don Shiell,
Wingham, averaging 1,314 lbs.
Hay alert
That unmistakable smell and ris
ing steam can foreshadow disaster
at this time of year.
Hot hay causes tragic, and costly,
losses each haying season. Cheryl
Russwurm, a livestock advisor with
OMAFRA, suggests that the stor
age area be checked every day and
offers some guidelines as indicators
of the danger levels.
• 65°C (150°F) — Entering the
danger zone. Make temperature
observations daily.
• 70°C (160°F) — Danger!
Inspect every four hours to see if
temperature is rising.
• 80°C (175°F) — Fire pockets
may be anticipated. Call the fire
department.
• 85°C (185°F) — Control the
fire. Remove the hot material.
• 100°C (210°F) — Critical. In
the presence of oxygen, ignition
will quickly take place.
Russworm said, that without a
thermometer, any rod or pipe
pushed into the hay two metres will
give an indication of the tempera
ture. "If you can hold onto the
metal when it is removed from the
hay with your bare hand, it will be
less than 65°C, " she said. "If you
can only touch it for an instant it is
80°C or over and the material
should be removed.
Never attempt to remove hot hay
alone or without the local fire
department standing by, she adds.
4-Hers take tour
By Corey Rintoul
The third meeting for the
Brussels, Belgrave 4-H Beef Club
was at Kim Higgins' on June 20 at
7:30.
The club went to Bennetts' and
looked at their swine bam. This is
in the process of being built as a
> natural set up.
A big thank you to the 4H mem
bers who took part in the successful
fundraising booth at the sale on
Saturday in the Belgrave arena.
The next meeting for the
Brussels, Belgrave Beef Club on
Monday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. is al
Caldwell's.
sold for an average of $93.85 with
sales to $96.
Eight steers consigned by
Loomis Farms Ltd., Ailsa Craig,
averaging 1,188 lbs. sold for an
average of $87.70 with sales to
$94. Sixteen steers consigned by
Bill Finkbeiner, Dashwood, averag
ing 1,240 lbs. sold for an average
of $92.83 with sales to $93.85.
Two steers consigned by Brian and
Daniel Beyersbergen, Lucknow,
averaging 1,453 lbs. sold for an
average of $91.15 with sales to
$93.
Seven steers consigned by Alton
O'Neil, Lucan, averaging 1,401 lbs.
sold for an average of $89.10 with
sales to $91. Four steers consigned
by Elliott Hackwell, Walton, aver
aging 1,400 lbs. sold for an average
of $89.12 with sales to $89.50.
There were 135 heifers on offer
selling from $88 to $94 to the high
of $104. Four heifers consigned by
Paul Gowing, Bluevale, averaging
1,043 lbs. sold for an average of
$98.11 with sales to $104. One
heifer consigned by Pauline Hors
burgh, Mount Forest, averaging
1,270 lbs. sold for $97.75. Fourteen
heifers consigned by Mux Lea
Farms, Woodstock, averaging
1,225 lbs. sold for an average of
$91.55 with sales to $96.25. Six
heifers consigned by Woodham
Farms, Woodham, averaging 1,186
lbs. sold for an average of $83.32
with sales to $93.75.
Two heifers consigned by Carl
Mollard, Parkhill, averaging 1,005
lbs. sold for an average of $89.28
with sales to $92.50. Twenty
heifers consigned by Hugh Love,
Atwood, averaging 1,109 lbs. sold
for an average of $89.29 with sales
to $92.50.
Two heifers consigned by Clint
Murray, Lucknow, averaging 1,338
lbs. sold for an average of $87.29
with sales to $92.25. Thirteen
heifers consigned by Gerald
Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging
1,201 lbs. sold for an average of
$87.82 with sales to $91.
There were 124 cows on offer
selling from $45 to $60 to the high
of $65. Sixteen Holstein cows
consigned by Randy McLeod,
Caledon East, averaging 1,308 lbs.
sold for an average of $58.18 with
sales to $65. Eight Holstein cows
consigned by Hargawood Farms
Ltd., Meaford, averaging 1,105 lbs.
sold for an average of $57.28 with
sales to $64. One Hereford cow
consigned by Dan Hewitt, Wiarton,
weighing 1,640 lbs. sold for $64.
There were 7 bulls on offer sell
ing from $58 to $72 to the high of
$75. One Simmental bull consigned
by Tom Cunningham, Auburn,
weighing 2,190 lbs. sold for $75.
One Charolais bull consigned by
Brenda Kaufman, Clifford,
weighing 2,145 lbs. sold for $72.
There were 302 veal on offer
selling: Beef, $90 to $137;
Holstein, $85 to $95; Common and
Medium Holstein, $70 to $80;
Plain Holstein, $60 to $70. Three
veal consigned by Allan McKinnon,
Shallow Lake, averaging 650 lbs.
sold for an average of $117.43 with
sales to $137. Eight veal consigned
by Onias Brubacher, Teeswater,
averaging 629 lbs. sold for an
average of $110.12 with sales to
$134.50. Thirteen veal consigned
by Eric Scheurwater, Paisley, aver
aging 654 lbs. sold for an average
of $115.42 with sales to $124.
Lambs, 80 - 95 lbs. sold $147.50
to $160.
Sheep sold $50 to $74.
Goats sold $20 to $90.
Steers, 400 - 500 lbs., sold $82 to
$128; 500 - 600 lbs., $90 to $124;
600 to 700 lbs., $89 tri $ 108; 700 to
800 lbs., $74 to $109; 800 to 900
lbs., $93 to $109.50; 900 lbs. and
over, $96 to $111.
Heifers, 300 - 400 lbs., sold $82
to $99; 400 - 500 lbs., $84 to
$114.50; 500 - 600 lbs., $90.75 to
$110; 600 - 700 lbs., $89.50 to
$106.50; 700 - 800 lbs., $84 to
$106; 800 - 900 lbs., $91 to $97.25;
and 900 lbs. and over, $77.50 to
$98.
F arm
4-H beef prog, gets aid
The Ontario Blonde Association
had announced its commitment to
Ontario's 4-H Beef program. A
recent decision was made by the
board to reimburse 1997
membership fees for 4-H members
showing a Blonde d'Aquitaine calf.
With provincial funding and
grants being cut, the Ontario 4-H
council has instituted the fees in an
effort to sustain these important
4-H programs in Ontario and the
OBA has pledged their financial
commitment to support their youth
as they leam "the ropes" in the beef
industry.
Board member Bill McConnell
said, "the availability of these funds
for Ontario's young beef person
may be the incentive they need to
continue with their project!"
The funding is available to any
4-H member in Ontario who
completes their Beef project with a
Blonde d'Aquitaine calf. The
association will cover the cost of
the 1997 membership fee up to a
maximum of $25. The fees vary by
county, with the average being $10
to $15.
Members are asked to contact
OBA directly, with the
reimbursements going out in late
fall. This funding is in addition to
the annual breed awards that the
association also sponsors.
With extra cash in their pockets,
these 4-H members will join the
many others who realize that
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they bring extra money as well.
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